Tag: faith and repentance

Live by Faith — a current reflection

I often struggle with faith, but thankfully there is grace. . . . various texts.

Is Isaiah 7:14 about Jesus?

Isaiah prophesied the virgin birth of Jesus 700 years before He was born. . . . Isaiah 7:14.

The Promised Sacrifice (Advent 2020, #4)

Jesus was born so He could one day die. . . . Isaiah 52:13-53:12.

The Promised Restoration (Advent 2020, #3)

When Jesus came the first time, He brought the first phase of worldwide restoration, that those "in Him" continue until He returns and ushers in final restoration. . . . Isaiah 11:1-10.

The Promised Ruler (Advent 2020, #2)

Jesus is the light we need in any dark time. . . . Isaiah 8:18-9:7.

The Promised Child (Advent 2020, #1)

At Christmas, we celebrate a Person--and He's not Santa Claus. . . . Isaiah 7:1-16.

Christ’s Irresistible Voice — 1:16-20

When Jesus calls, His people respond. . . . Mark 1:16-20.

The Pitch and the Pendulum — excursus on Mark 1:15b

While belief and repentance are equally important and biblical, there may be biblical grounds for emphasizing belief over repentance. . . . Mark 1:15.

The PREACHER’s Primary Message — 1:14-15

The battle cry of Jesus' preaching was the gospel. . . . Mark 1:14-15.