Belonging to Jesus

Hours before His arrest and death, Jesus poured out His heart to God the Father in prayer. John 17 is the record of what He said. He makes only two requests for His disciples: keep them (v11) and sanctify them (v17). But before He asks God for these things, He offers...

Redemption

Last week’s column highlighted the wonderful doctrine of redemption—the marketplace transaction whereby Jesus Christ purchased our freedom from sin with the tiny red coins from His own veins. It’s a great story, and its applications to our lives are many. First, it...