“As Paul said, “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14). Leading people to Christ is a lifelong process of pursuing him.”
Category Archives: Devotional
Worship Theology and Scripture
“In every facet, the Scripture shapes believers’ understanding of glorifying God. The Word of God is the backdrop of new covenant grace that provides the prescriptions for worship.”
Jesus: The Crescendo of the Bible’s Glorious Hymn
“Every aspect of Jesus’ life rings with poetic perfection. As the Lamb of God, he gives the sacrifice needed for atonement. As the Messiah, he assumes his rightful throne. As the Suffering Servant, he bears humanity’s sins. As the Divine Word incarnate, he reveals God’s glory (John 1:14). Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and exaltation ground the story of the biblical hymn.
Jesus is the turning point of history, the focus of Scripture, and, in a real sense, the culmination of the Old Testament story. All refrains lead back to Christ, the divine hero of Scripture’s universal song.”
Building a Theology of Worship – Introduction
“Join me on this ten-week journey to unravel the depth and richness of worship theology, discovering how it shapes the way believers honor and commune with their Creator.”
Am I a Believer or a Disciple?
“The easy, comfortable road of nominal belief devoid of discipleship does not lead to transformation… Why call Jesus “Lord, Lord” without doing what he says?”
Christ Over All: A New Way to Start a New Year
“What went wrong? The problem lies not in setting worthy goals, but in placing our hope in resolutions rather than in Christ alone.”
Day Eleven: What Child is This?
“The invitation in the final verse for all to come to worship Christ the newborn king – both peasant and royalty alike – beautifully reflects the accessibility Jesus’ birth brings. This humble child welcomes all into His kingdom, offering salvation freely to any who would receive Him.”
Day Ten: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
“Why comfort and joy? Because this baby born in Bethlehem came to redeem us, taking on flesh and blood to become the perfect sacrifice that we could never be”
Day Nine: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
“The eternal, all-gracious King has come from heaven to walk life’s dusty roads alongside us!”
Day Eight: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
“This hymn expresses a deep longing for unity under Christ’s reign when He returns. Our divisions will cease when we are finally united together in Him.”
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