Jesus says He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Some cannot believe in Jesus if this excludes anyone from heaven. What does Jesus mean?

For you granted [your Son] authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified. John 17:1,4,19(NIV) Jesus had authority…

To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps. “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” When they hurled their insults at Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats. Instead, He entrusted Himself…

How could giving up my plans for the future yield a better life, one truly worth living? This is Jesus’ promise, but it’s so hard to release control.

Meanwhile, the disciples were urging Jesus, “Rabbi, eat something.” But Jesus replied, “I have a kind of food you know nothing about.” “Did someone bring him food while we were gone?” the disciples asked each other. Then Jesus explained: “My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing His…

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, because He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 (NLT) What is the ‘hope we profess’?   In the Old Testament, the Jews repeatedly tell the story of God’s activity in their history and His promise to be ruler over the nation of Israel. They tell it…

Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 (NLT)   You’re not crazy.   I did recently write about this same verse and our need to enter God’s presence with calm spirits. However, study in the beliefs of ancient society unveiled a new perspective.   The psalm was written when people believed that…

Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him  Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 Christmas Blessings! God is with us! Immanuel.   God has always wanted to dwell among His people. ·     In the Garden of Eden He walked with…

Come, thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set thy people free; From our fears and sins release us; Let us find our rest in thee. Israel’s strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth thou art; Dear desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. Born thy people to deliver, Born a child and yet…

God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 (NIV) I’m not a car enthusiast, but I appreciate this story.   Imagine the most powerful, beautiful car ever built. You choose the make and model, but imagine that car dented and rusted, parts broken,…