14After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15“The time has come,”he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” 16As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17“Come, follow me,”Jesus said, “and I … [Read more...] about Mark 1:14-28 (NASB)
Mark 1:1-13 (NASB):
"1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I send My messenger ahead of You, Who will prepare Your way; 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make ready the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight.’” 4 John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the … [Read more...] about Mark 1:1-13 (NASB):
Baptism: The Demonstration of Devotion
Baptism as a one-time declaration of a lifetime of devotion to God, It reveals the beauty of the cross and the darkness of sin. It has many sides: cleansing, burial, resurrection, the death of the old, and the birth of the new it reveals the many facets of God’s grace. Once a person admits his sin and turns to Christ for salvation, some step must be taken to proclaim to … [Read more...] about Baptism: The Demonstration of Devotion
Did Jesus Fulfill The Law
If the law of Moses is still binding today on men as it was before Christ came, then it was not fulfilled and Jesus failed at what he came to do. On the other hand, if the Lord accomplished what he came to accomplish, then the law was fulfilled. It is not a binding legal regime today. Jesus plainly stated that not one “jot or tittle” would pass away until all … [Read more...] about Did Jesus Fulfill The Law