Tag Archives: resurrection

Kenosis

Posted on May 16, 2014 by billtonnis

John 14:5-6 Thomas said to him, “Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the … Continue reading →

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Redemptive Justice

Posted on April 24, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 24:36 He stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When the risen Christ appeared to His followers there was not a word of retribution or reproach for their abandoning Him. There was total forgiveness, … Continue reading →

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Good Friday

Posted on April 18, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 31:6 Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, Lord, faithful God. Jesus showed us the face of God throughout His ministry…all the way to the end. He responded even to His persecutors and killers with … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness Frees You

Posted on March 25, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter approaching asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.” Jesus says we … Continue reading →

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Love Wins

Posted on March 19, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 31:5-6 Free me from the net they have set for me, for you are my refuge. Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, Lord, faithful God. Sometimes it feels like everyone and everything is conspiring … Continue reading →

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Death Leads to Life

Posted on February 21, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 8:34-35 He summoned the crowd with his disciples and said to them, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but … Continue reading →

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Always Accepted

Posted on February 4, 2014 by billtonnis

Hebrews 12:3-4 Consider how he endured such opposition from sinners, in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart. In your struggles against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood. Sometimes life is … Continue reading →

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Death Leads to Life

Posted on February 3, 2014 by billtonnis

Hebrews 2:14-15 …through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and free those who through fear of death had been subject to slavery all their life. By becoming human Jesus showed … Continue reading →

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Reason for Hope

Posted on January 21, 2014 by billtonnis

Hebrews 6:11-12 We earnestly desire each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of hope until the end, so that you may not become sluggish, but imitators of those who, through faith and patience, are inheriting the … Continue reading →

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Love Wins Now and Always

Posted on January 15, 2014 by billtonnis

Hebrews 2:18 Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested. What is testing you now? What trial are you going through? Whatever it is…Jesus has already walked through greater … Continue reading →

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