by Pete Schipper | Apr 1, 2024 | Articles & Essays
John 1.5 | John 8.12 | 1 John 1.7 “Remember in the Bible where Jesus saw Nathanael, when he said, ‘Behold, here is an Israelite in whom there is no guile?” “Um, at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry? Yeah.” “Well, that’s what I thought about Chris first time I met him....
by Pete Schipper | Jan 24, 2024 | Articles & Essays
LESSONS FROM THE BEGINNING AND ENDING OF JESUS’ EARTHLY MINISTRY—LUKE 5:1-11 (CSB) As the crowd was pressing in on Jesus to hear God’s word, he was standing by Lake Gennesaret. He saw two boats at the edge of the lake; the fishermen had left them and were...
by Pete Schipper | Jan 24, 2024 | Articles & Essays
Excerpts from the book Shalom by Douglas J. Harris When I read Douglas Harris’ book, Shalom, in 1988, I was so impressed with its scope and comprehension of God’s peace that I very presumptuously excerpted the more salient points here with the hope of sharing this...
by Pete Schipper | Jan 24, 2024 | Articles & Essays
The Servant Who Leads, The Leader Who Serves A word study on the essentials of Christian servant-leadership For even the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.~Jesus of Nazareth, Mark 10:45 As the glory of Jesus’...
by Pete Schipper | Jan 24, 2024 | Articles & Essays
Accepting Yourself is Biblical. From Matthew, we read, “An expert in the law tested Jesus with this question: ‘Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?’ Jesus replied, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your...
by Pete Schipper | Jan 24, 2024 | Articles & Essays
AM I REALLY SAVED?HOW CAN I BE SURE?(THE BIBLE SAYS SO) Your salvation does not depend upon the strength of your faith, for your salvation is found completely in Christ and his saving work for you. Take heart in God’s own words as he assures you of your salvation....
