“… I shall not leave you orphans. I will come to you…” John 14:18 Resurrection Part II

More thoughts on the Resurrection of Christ. Last week, I started a series on the Resurrection of Christ.  Then we focused on the Apostles and how they’d reacted to the event.  This week, I’d like to focus on another group that was involved, a number of members of the Sanhedrin referred to in the Bible … Continue reading “… I shall not leave you orphans. I will come to you…” John 14:18 Resurrection Part II

“I came from the Father…and now…am…going to the Father.” John 16:28 Jesus’ Purposes

A Faith that is not growing will wither and die.  The beginning of a series on Faith. Opening The past couple of weeks we’ve been discussing the Resurrection of Christ and the effect it had on the people involved at the time.  This week we will look at the reasons for Christ’s life, death and … Continue reading “I came from the Father…and now…am…going to the Father.” John 16:28 Jesus’ Purposes

“…guided by faith…we are full of confidence…” 2 Corinthians 5:7 Choosing our Faith

To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.” — Thomas Aquinas Choosing one's Faith I started last week’s post with the statement, “A Faith that is not growing will wither and die.”  That is a true statement, but it presupposes that one has a Faith to … Continue reading “…guided by faith…we are full of confidence…” 2 Corinthians 5:7 Choosing our Faith

“Only faith can… prove the existence of realities…unseen.” Hebrews 11:1 Building our Faith

Building Our Faith Introduction Last week we talked about the need to choose a faith, and the reasons to have a faith.  This week I’d like us to discuss the purpose of the Faith we’ve chosen and an important benefit of that Faith.  But first, there are a couple of things I’d like to clarify. … Continue reading “Only faith can… prove the existence of realities…unseen.” Hebrews 11:1 Building our Faith