Tag Archives: Good News

God Will Surprise Us (Joseph) – Matthew 1: 20-25

Has God surprised you lately?  Joseph went from experiencing one of the hardest times in his life to receiving from God the most surprising news ever.  As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a … Continue reading

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Division Over Preaching Styles – 1 Corinthians 2

The Corinthian church was deeply divided. The issue of divide in this chapter is over preaching styles.  Paul stresses a critical fact: the concern of preaching is not to be eloquence or human wisdom or philosophy. What had happened at … Continue reading

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The Power of the Gospel – Romans 1:16-17

On May 24, 1738, a discouraged missionary went “very unwillingly” to a religious meeting in London. There a miracle took place. “About a quarter before nine,” he wrote in his journal, “I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I … Continue reading

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The Good News of God – Romans 1:1

The Good News of God (Romans 1:1) Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, (1:1) A quick look at any news outlet reminds us that in our world most news … Continue reading

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