Christianity is often perceived as a religion. Religions are ‘organizations’ that are separate from or added our work and family life. But I want to argue that Christianity is not a religion but a nation of people living under the rule and laws of a King. Of course Jesus is the King and theoretically rules … More Christian Nation

Dear Friends – this post will be continually updated with verses of the Apostle Paul’s prayers for the Saints. The words are intended to give you knowledge of the specific items Paul prayed for for the Saints in order to guide your own prayers for the Christians in your life: I Thessalonians 1:2-4 We give … More The Apostle Paul: prayer for the Saints

Jesus from Nazareth, meaning He is fully man, is normal and His teachings are normal. His teachings are essentially what we would do and be if we were not sinners. Consequently sin is not normal and we as sinner are not normal. This is whay He exhorts us to, “pick up our cross and follow … More Jesus is Normal

What is the goal of the life and work of Jesus of Nazareth? It’s direct: reconcile us to God. Why? So we can know Him and as a result of that knowing we will “love Him with our heart, soul, mind and strength’ and to demonstrate the nature of God to our neighbor ‘love our … More Jesus – brings us to God