Law and Sin

In Deuteronomy 32, as Moses is giving Israel his last words of instruction, he discusses the laws God gave them with such reverence. Referencing the laws Moses says this in Deuteronomy 32:47, “They are not just idle words for you—they are your life. By them you will live long in the land you are crossing…

Challenging Verses (Matthew 18:8-9)

Another challenging verse comes in Matthew 18:8-9. Jesus is talking about sin and temptation to the disciples. Jesus startles us when he says this, “So if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It’s better to enter eternal life with only one hand or one foot than…

Gospel Series: Sin

The gospel of Jesus Christ is the most important message we could ever hear. It is the message that brings salvation, hope, and life. In this short gospel series, we are going to break down each component of the gospel message to look at it from a deeper standpoint. I hope this series will help…

If God Loves Us, Why Do We Suffer?

Why do bad things happen? Why does it seem that good people are always being attacked and suffering has plagued their lives? Why do bad things happen in your life? You may be wondering why there is suffering in your life and why terrible things are happening. Maybe it’s a financial situation, maybe you are…

The Fall (part 1)

The story known as the “The Fall” in Genesis 3 is looked at usually as the point in which sin entered the world and we, as humans, made the tragic mistake of taking from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Although this may be true, there are so many more layers to this…

Sin and Temptation

Sin and temptation is ever prevalent in our lives. No one is excluded from them. Even Jesus, although he did not sin, was still tempted by Satan. We can’t escape it. The Bible even says “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”. This message seems dark, drear, and hopeless. After…