Category: Jesus
-
The Kingdom Series: Good News!
Maybe we ought to rethink the ‘gospel’ we’re spreading – if for no other reason, because it doesn’t resemble the real good news that Jesus announced.
-
The Kingdom Series: …Or Not Going to Hell
We shouldn’t reduce the Kingdom of God to a safe haven from the fires of hell. It’s so much bigger.
-
The Kingdom Series: A Cosmic Joke
When they crucified Jesus, the powers-that-be thought they’d seen off one more would-be Messiah. Instead they got punked by God’s unconventional game plan.
-
Floods of Judgement?
Some see natural disasters as signs of God’s judgement. But that’s misunderstanding the God revealed in Jesus.
-
Leading the Blind?
Believing that President Trump is ‘God’s anointed’ makes us blind. And the worst part is, we’re unaware that we can’t see.
-
What’s Your Identity?
If Paul wrote us a letter, he might remind us that, in Jesus, there are no more Americans and Mexicans, Westerners and Middle Easterners, Republican and Democrat, citizen and immigrant…but would we listen?
-
And Who is My Neighbour?
The legal expert asked the question, but he wasn’t thrilled with Jesus’s answer. His response to the “Who is my neighbour?” question might make us uncomfortable too.
-
Are We ‘Christians’ or Disciples?
We shouldn’t be all that surprised that what we call ‘Christian’ has little to do with genuine discipleship in the New Testament sense.
-
Would We Really Vote for Jesus?
“Well, Jesus would be the best candidate, but since he isn’t running…” I’ve seen friends express this sentiment quite often recently, with a wry digital chuckle, as an explanation and justification of their choices at the polls. Thing is, I’m not certain Jesus could even win our votes if he did stand for election. Hell,…
-
How Much is ‘Enough’?
That moment. The first time your girlfriend reaches across the restaurant table and helps herself to a chunk of your parma and a few of your chips. Whoa. When did this relationship start moving so fast? Yeah, that parma could comfortably feed a family of six, but it’s your parma. You muster a half-hearted smile. Then,…