Gospel

In the book of Romans, chapter 6, Paul reminds the believers in Rome about their union with Christ, saying, “If we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his” (v. 5). But what exactly does Paul mean by this? How does…

A recent survey shows that around 73% of adults in the United States believe in heaven. Moreover, about 60% of them think the afterlife means a future without suffering, where we’ll have “perfectly healthy bodies.” However, I think most people haven’t given much thought to what they’ll actually do with these bodies throughout eternity. This…

Jesus intercedes for believers. This is a classic aspect of Christian theology, yet it’s often overlooked. Intercessory prayer was part of Christ’s ministry during his time on earth (John 17, Luke 22:32), and the Scriptures teach that he now intercedes for us from his exalted position on the throne in heaven (Romans 8:34, Hebrews 7:25,…

Why did Jesus rise from the dead? According to 1 Peter 1:3, his resurrection bestows at least two life – altering benefits upon us: a living hope and a new life. Let’s explore these two truths, which are like twin promises, through the broader testimony of the New Testament. Raised to Offer a Living Hope…

In the in – between space of recollecting yesterday’s glories and envisioning tomorrow’s dreams, there are storms. In our memories of the past, we might recall friends gathering, celebrating the wonderful abundance of blessings. Meanwhile, in our future dreams, there are uncertainties: perhaps it’s the job we’ve always yearned for, the child we’ve long hoped…

Are we living in the final days? Is Jesus about to return? According to Hebrews 1:2, we entered the last days with Jesus’ ministry, death, and resurrection. This means the last days have already lasted for 2,000 years. Moreover, we’re not just in the last days; we’re in the final hour, as John states, “It…