How God’s glory is manifested
7 But if the ministry of death, written and engraved on stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of the glory of his countenance,…
Healing is part of the atonement
Unfortunately, we often hear Christians – not to mention preachers – who say that God does not want to heal everyone. They reason, “God is Almighty, and He would have…
The benefits of praying in tongues
”But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit”. (Jude 1:20) As believers in Jesus in the New Covenant, we can have a much more…
Is tithing a requirement in the new covenant?
Tithing was a demand in the Old Covenant. It went to support the Priest and the Levites, the temple ministry, and to help the poor and needy. But how is it…
Repentance from dead works
”Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God” (Heb.…
Grace and truth – opposites or a unity?
”For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” (Jn. 1:17) You might have heard someone preach something like this from this well-known verse:…
One mediator between God and men
That Pope Francis visited my home country, Sweden, in conjunction with the 500-year anniversary of the Reformation, was in itself a great paradox. I watched the big service from Malmö…
Do we need the faith message today?
”But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” (Heb. 11:6) ”…Nevertheless, when…
The world is reconciled to God
In 2 Corinthians chapter 5, we find an astonishing truth: 18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the…
Why giving is important
Giving is very important in the Christian life, for a number of reasons. But before I mention some of those reasons I want to emphasize this: Our giving does not…