At this time of year, much of the religious world is focused on the birth of Jesus. But do we understand why He was born? Jesus is eternal (John 1:1-2) and is the all-powerful Creator (John 1:3; Colossians 1:16-17). What purpose did it serve to have Deity come to earth to dwell in bodily form [...]
Why Was Jesus Born?
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:38 am by Andy Sochor
What the Cross Represents
Posted on October 25, 2010 at 10:30 pm by Andy Sochor
Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross is the focal point of the Bible (1 Corinthians 15:3). All that came before pointed to the cross. All that followed looked back to the cross. It is important that we see the cross as more than just an icon and understand what it truly represents.
Did Christ Literally Bear Our Sins on the Cross?
Posted on May 4, 2010 at 9:55 pm by Andy Sochor
Jesus died on the cross for our sins. Yet there are two conflicting views as to how these sins were dealt with. On one hand, you have those who believe that our sins were placed upon Jesus and they were done away with as they were nailed to the cross. On the other hand, there [...]
Having a Proper Sense of Self-Worth
Posted on April 1, 2010 at 1:43 am by Andy Sochor
Arrogance is a sin we need to guard ourselves against. We have been warned, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before stumbling” (Proverbs 16:18). Paul wrote to the saints in Rome to admonish them: “everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think” (Romans 12:3). James said, [...]
Crucified with Christ
Posted on January 25, 2010 at 12:49 am by Andy Sochor
Paul told the Galatians, “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me” (Galatians 2:20).
These statements Paul [...]
What Was Said About Jesus on the Cross
Posted on December 15, 2009 at 1:31 am by Andy Sochor
Jesus’ death on the cross is the central event of the Bible. It is the sacrifice that made forgiveness, redemption, and salvation possible for all mankind. Jesus foretold of His death (Matthew 16:21). The Scriptures prophesied of this event (Psalm 22; Isaiah 53). Sufficient evidence has been provided to produce belief.
In addition to all the [...]
The Fourfold Foundation of the Gospel
Posted on October 20, 2009 at 11:51 pm by Andy Sochor
“For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. After that He appeared [...]
