When Evil Appears to Have the Last Say

“When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the …

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Connecting the Dots: The Triumphal Entry and Cleansing the Temple – What Does Oppression Have to Do With It?

Last Sunday, Christians around the globe celebrated Palm Sunday. The celebration draws on the account of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem where He was hailed as king. The celebration also marks the beginning of Passion Week – the last string of events leading up to Jesus’ death on Good Friday and subsequent resurrection on Sunday, …

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Resurrection: A Song of Hope for the Oppressed

Resurrection ...the promise that the things that are dead will live again ...the hope that the things that are decaying will be revitalized again ...the confidence that those who are sick will be well again ...the assurance that those who are oppressed and in bondage and enslaved by the systems of this world will be …

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Question: Do You Really Believe in the Resurrection?

Do you really believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ? No, this is not a trick question. Do you honesty, whole heartily believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ? At a deep, fundamental level in your heart of hearts, when no one is looking, really believe in what Jesus came to do, and accomplished on the cross …

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