Why is it thought incredible by any of you that God raises the dead? Acts 26:8
Paul has been in prison for two years. Finally, he is brought before King Agrippa to make a defense for the Jews’ accusations. In exasperation, Paul cries out this question in Acts 26:8. This same question can be applied to our faith today.
Jesus answered him, “What I am doing you do not understand now, but afterward you will understand.” John 13:7
Jesus bent down to wash the disciples’ feet in one of the most memorable passages of scripture and during one of the holiest holidays for the Jewish people. Simon Peter asked Christ why – and this is the answer Jesus gave. Christ’s answer in John 13:7 can be applied to every why we ask him even now.
Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you came to do.” Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him. Matthew 26:50 This verse is taken from the betrayal. The footnote says Jesus could also have said, “Friend, why are you here?”. Either way, it is interesting how Jesus addresses Judas here. The [...]
Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:19 Murder, adultery, theft – all three are usually well-accepted no-no’s in Christianity. [...]
For God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable. Romans 11:29 God is the same yesterday, today and forever. In much the same way, God’s gifts and his call are the same yesterday, today and forever. They are irrevocable; they cannot be changed or reversed. The greatest gift we could ever receive is the gift of salvation. [...]
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