Tag Archives: one minute bible blast
Faith
What is faith? “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” – Mark 1:15 To many and for far too long, faith has been reduced to belief. A rational recognition … Continue reading
The Gospel
What is the gospel? “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” – Mark 1:1 The word gospel literally means “good news,” and was originally a political term. The good news of the Roman heralds was … Continue reading
Election and Predestination
For what did God choose me? “Many are called, but few are chosen.” – Matthew 22:14 Matthew 22:14 follows Jesus’s parable of a king who throws a banquet but is stood up by those he invites (22:2-13). He then instructs … Continue reading
The Cross
Who do you say Jesus is? Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses … Continue reading
The Golden Rule
What is true religion? “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12 Many assume that going to church, reading the Bible, and … Continue reading
Money
Is money spiritual? “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where … Continue reading
Prayer
How should I pray? “Our Father in heaven, hallowed by your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we … Continue reading
Deeper Morality
What does it take to be a “good” person? “I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom off heaven.” – Matthew 5:20 Can we live a life that God … Continue reading
Son of Man
Is Jesus really fully human and fully divine? “Behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man.” – Daniel 7:13 Son of Man is found 107 times in the Old Testament, 93 of those in … Continue reading
New Covenant
What advantages do Christians have under the new covenant? “This is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it … Continue reading