In Acts chapter 7 we read of the church’s first martyr, Stephen. It is a stunning account of his brief trial and execution in which he testifies against those unbelieving souls in Jerusalem who “betrayed and murdered” the Righteous One...
The Depravity of Entitlement
I have heard numerous times that Jesus' death determines our value, and that we are as valuable as the price paid for us. One example was that no one would pay $100,000 for a $20,000 car because the car isn't worth it, therefore the blood of Jesus wouldn't be spent on people who were not worth it. I couldn't disagree more...
The Backdrop of Grace
Grace finds no sweeter backdrop (and no more important backdrop) than that of our inability, our depravity, and our weakness...