Reapproaching Christ

The discipline of economics teaches that the accumulation of physical commodities leads to an ever deceasing degree of satisfaction. In contrast, Christ's grace delivers an endless variety of gifts that always satify and have eternal utility.

The age-old debate regarding salvation as a product of faith and/or works is addressed beautifully by James in the New Testament. Consider how the two are related, synergistic, and indicative of our conversion to true discipleship.

Paul in the New Testament writing to Timothy describes our "perilous times" and describes in detail the traits of the terrorists we now see operating in the world. But in the midst of this he outlines how the Savior would have us be personally transformed by developing His personal attributes.

Paul, in his first letter to the Corinthians, reminds new church members from a variety of cultures of the blessings of "enrichment" available through Jesus Christ. Our lives, like the Corinthians in 55 A.D., are enriched as we engage with the Holy Ghost through which Christ's power is delivered.

The scriptures speak of healing in both a physical and spiritual sense. Infirmities, challenges, and sins can be overcome by reliance on the Atonement of Jesus Christ. What constitutes true healing in the permanent sense and how does the term remission relate to both interim and eternal aspects of Christ's grace?

Drawing on the experiences of Paul in The Acts we discover the process by which Christ develops us into "a Minister and a Witness" for Him.

Science itself, through the examination of entropy and enzymes, proves that Christ (as both Creator and Preserver) must exist and exert immense influence throughout Creation.

If you're aware of the cynical bumper sticker "Question Authority" from the 1960's, you may wonder if that embodies an appropriate Christ-like attitude. As disciples, we can search the scriptures and appreciate this phrase in proper gospel perspective.

Christ is known as the Great Physician and He had a process of instruction thast was perfect and is mirrored by the best educators today. How can we use that method to improve and expand our gifts to emulate Christ?

Christ is seen as the source of all provision, and we need to seek, receive, and be filled as reflected in Acts 1-5