January 2015

The Seven Words from the Savior on the Cross: Forgiveness 1

And as they led him away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus. And there followed him a great multitude of the people and of women who were mourning and lamenting for him. But turning to them Jesus said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.

"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do."  Luke 23:34. 

Thinking of Home: What is Heaven? 11

What are the names for Heaven? The Bible contains several names for Heaven. They include the following from not only the Old Testament, but also the New Testament.

 

What are the names for Heaven? The Bible contains several names for Heaven. They include the following from not only the Old Testament, but also the New Testament.

First, heaven is referred to as a barn or a granary in Matthew 3:12 and Matthew 13:24-30. This is because God views believers as His wheat or treasure.

Secondly, heaven is called the kingdom of Christ and of God/Beloved Son. The following Scripture references refer to this particular description of Heaven.

PLACE FOR TRUTH

The Importance of Spiritual Gifts

Reformation 21

What Does Your Pulpit (Or Lack of One) Communicate to the Congregation?