The theme throughout the old testament is that of the coming Messiah. We learn in today's passage that Jesus - the Messiah - came not to negate the law, but instead, as the fulfillment of all the law and the prophets. He is the true Messiah for whom the people had long-awaited. Jesus came to rescue us from the penalty of sin and provide us with the true righteousness that leads to everlasting life, something we could never attain on our own but is only available by grace through faith. Christ is the "yes' answer to all the promises of God!
At Christmas, we celebrate the arrival of Jesus—the Light who entered a dark world. This verse reminds us that Jesus didn’t come just to...
Welcome to our exploration of some of the most studied passages in the Bible, the seven letters to the seven churches. Our first message,...