We have been given a gospel. Not a creed.

You can subscribe, assent or intellectually attach to a creed.  But a gospel is a message and it must be told.  We’ve been given a gospel, a message that is intended to be communicated to everyone.  That’s what Jesus said.  Yes we have creeds to govern the truth of that message but the essential thing is [...]

Witnesses of the Resurrection

OK – still looking for more of Easter? I don’t think u can get a much finer Easter Sunday message than this one on Luke 23:50 – 24:12. Why is it so hard for people to believe Jesus is risen from the dead? Why were the first witnesses a group of women? Why did Jesus have to die and be risen [...]

A Jesus Category

I was reflecting on a recent conversation with my wife. She had been a part of a talk we had with someone and and I was shocked when she told me that I had not made explaining Jesus a big focus. I also came to think about the categories that we give posts on this [...]

Gift of the Gospel – Why is Jesus so Narrow Minded?

In the bible we read Jesus repeatedly explaining himself to be the exclusive means of forgiveness. Jesus does not give room for any other paths to God. He is clear that things such as forgiveness, love, joy and heaven are found exclusively in him. According to Jesus any other ‘way’ is not a way at [...]