The Grace of Falling Up the Stairs
The essence of sin is man substituting himself for God, while the essence of salvation is God substituting himself for man.
Eve: A Most Holy Woman, Full of Faith and Love
Today, we begin a short series profiling women in the Bible (Who are not named Ruth or Esther). Both the stories of Ruth and Esther are beautiful, gracious, and profound. We love reading and rereading them. However, in an attempt to bring attention to more stories of more women throughout the Scriptures, we choose now to shift our focus. Our…
Old Testament: Genesis 3:8-15 (Pentecost 2: Series B)
This is the first direct promise of the Seed who will reunite all mankind to God by defeating Satan on the Cross.
Man, Woman, and the First Sin
Yes, Adam and Eve both participated in sin. This was a joint effort of the two genders of mankind. They are both sinners. But the first sin wasn't letting the serpent in the garden.
What Diet Coke Taught Me About Pentecost
Our use–or disuse–of language reveals a deeper need than a bubbly carbonated soda. It highlights a gift given and a gift fallen, and it leaves us thirsting for a gift restored.