Hello Jesus said many remarkable things. This is just one of them: “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned and revealed them to little children. Yes Father, for this is what you were pleased to do.” (Matthew 11:25-26; Luke 10:21) Jesus said […]
What did Jesus say about unity? (And why aren’t we taking any notice?)
Hello Jesus prayed that we, his followers, would be one, as he and his father are one. “I ask not only on behalf of these (that’s the disciples), but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word (that’s us), that they may all be one. (John 17:20-21) Jesus goes on […]
What did Jesus say about the Kingdom of God?
Hello Jesus talked about the Kingdom of God (“Kingdom of Heaven” in Matthew) more than any other topic. So, it’s important. When Jesus talked about the Kingdom of God, he was talking to people living in a Jewish community nearly 2000 years ago. These people were living under occupation by a foreign power and they […]
How does the devil attack the Church? Answer 1 – Division
Hello Jesus wants us, his followers, to love each other. He tells us our love for each other will show other people that we are his disciples (John 13:35). Also, Jesus wants us to be one, and he tells us our oneness will convince the world that God sent him and that God loves those […]
How does the devil attack the Church? Answer 3 – By making the Church an institution.
Hello A brief history lesson. The persecution of Christians by the Roman authorities ended officially with the death of the Roman Emperor Galerius in 311 CE. Following his death, fighting broke out between Roman leaders who wanted to be the new Emperor. On the night before a crucial battle one of the contenders, Constantine, had […]