The Soon Coming King

… until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which he will display at the proper time — he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and…

The Pastor’s Charge

In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ… (1 Timothy 6:13–14 NIV)

Christ’s Fifth Appearance and our Mission

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together … Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you! … As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy…

The Emmaus Road

When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and…

The Galilee Resurrection Appearances

Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee… (John 21:1 NIV)

It appears that there were at least three appearances recorded that occurred in Galilee, perhaps four.

• The appearance by the…

The Second Resurrection Appearance

So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers…

The Third Appearance: To Peter

And that he appeared to Peter, and then to the twelve. (1 Cor. 15:5 NIV)

It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon. (Luke 24:34 NIV)

The Appearance of Christ to Thomas

Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:28 NIV)

The weight of Thomas’ words have echoed through the centuries. Though we call him “doubting Thomas” his true legacy is one of faith and profession, not one of doubt. According to…

A Root to All Evils

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. (1 Tim. 6:10 NIV)

The word translated “love of money” is philargyria in the original language and it literally…

The Supper of the Lord and Our Shame

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This…