When Jesus finished His earthly ministry, His mission continued with His disciples. The journeys of the Apostles reveal much about the purpose of that ministry.
Some find it convenient to reduce the biblical narrative to mere allegory. But if some parts of the Bible are not true, what does that say of the rest of it?
Through the centuries, Christianity has branched into many versions of the once unified faith. How do we navigate through its various incarnations to find the Truth behind the religion?
How many of the wonders of this present world go undetected and unappreciated: the beauty of nature, the gift of life, the goodness of God? If these blessings are ignored and neglected, how long will they last?
The Being we know as Jesus Christ has been known by many names and fulfilled numerous roles - some of which will not be understood until all has been accomplished.
Do the adversities we face happen by chance or does God have a hand in all our affairs? Does God use any circumstance to accomplish His will? If so, do the trials we endure bring us closer to Him?
Life is never easy. Sometimes we face circumstances where our only choices are to violate a core value or let innocent people suffer. It can feel like God is putting us in a “no win” scenario. Perhaps by striving to find the right answer, God is shaping our hearts to understand Him better.
When we take a moment to reflect, the beauty of the natural world can be overwhelming. Without the knowledge of God to inform them, wise and educated men have struggled to understand how creation came to be. Scripture reveals to us, not so much of the “how”, but more of the “why.“
The time between Jesus’ death and the Day of Pentecost was a period of unprecedented growth for the early church, both in faith and in understanding of the Gospel message.