There is a common motif in pop culture that often pits the forces of good and evil against one another in a struggle for humanity, but is how should we as Christians understand the Biblical view of this “battle” between Jesus and demonic forces?
There is a common motif in pop culture that often pits the forces of good and evil against one another in a struggle for humanity, but is how should we as Christians understand the Biblical view of this “battle” between Jesus and demonic forces?
How do we deal with the seemingly conflicting accounts of Jesus calling His disciples in Capernaum? Was it On the Sabbath before going to Peter’s house as told by Mark and Matthew, or the next day after a miraculous catch of fish following Jesus’ using Peter’s boat as a stage as Luke records it?
What do we do with the alleged contraction between John’s account of Jesus calling Andrew, Peter, James and John at the Jordan, and the Synoptic Gospels’ account of their calling in Capernaum on the shore of the Sea of Galilee?
So often we think of miracles, especially healings, as a favor to, or reward for, the person receiving the miracle, but what if instead we consider that it’s God that gets the glory? How would that change our view of unanswered prayers and the times when no miracle is forthcoming? [Excerpt from sermon on Sept. 17th, 2017]
Leaving the unbelief of Nazareth behind Him, Jesus enters Capernaum where He is welcomed, and we see many healed and some evil spirits cast out. What can we learn from the comparisons of how these two towns received Jesus? And what can we learn from the variations of these accounts found in the Gospel writings?
Pastor Marc was joined by Baylor University sociologist Kenneth Vaughan for an “on the spot” question and answer event on April 26th, 2017.
Jesus performs the second miracle recorded by John, the healing of a nobleman’s son. What can we learn from these events about Jesus? And about the nature of belief?
Pastor Marc was joined by Baylor University sociologist Kenneth Vaughan for an “on the spot” question and answer event on April 26th, 2017.
Early in His ministry, Jesus returns home to Nazareth to a mixed reception. The people initially like what He is saying, but their attitudes take a dark turn when He begins exposing their misunderstandings. What can we learn from this homecoming that has relevant application to our lives?
How can Jesus be both God and God’s Son? If He is God’s Son doesn’t that mean Jesus came after God? Then how can He be eternal? Does the Bible really teach that Mary was a virgin?
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