Tag: KingdomOfGod
The Gospel Jesus Preached: Rediscovering the Good News of the Coming Kingdom
What if the gospel is bigger than you were ever told? What if forgiveness of sins is not the destination, but the doorway? And what if Jesus’ primary message was not simply about personal salvation, but about the restoration of God’s rule over the earth? Christianity speaks often about the cross, about forgiveness, and about salvation—and rightly so. These truths are essential. But it speaks…
The Way, Not the Endpoint
TS Writer
3 weeks ago in
The Word / Christ, The Father, The Way, Kingdom of God, God, The God Family
Jesus never asked to be the destination of faith, but the way toward the Father, the family, and the coming Kingdom. When Devotion Stops Too Soon Within Christianity, few instincts feel more natural—or more faithful—than the desire to keep Christ at the center. Sermons emphasize Him. Songs celebrate Him. Beliefs and practices are often justified with a simple refrain: this focuses on Christ. For many…
The Thief on the Cross — The Lesson Everyone Misses
TS Writer
2 months ago in
Kingdom of God
Every few months, the internet lights up with heated debates about the thief on the cross.Was he saved without works?Did he skip baptism?Did he truly repent? Most readers get caught up in these questions — but the real lesson is almost always overlooked. Far beyond theological squabbles, this brief exchange between Jesus and a dying criminal contains a profound message about God’s Kingdom, His plan…
A Comma, a Cross, and a Kingdom: Rethinking the Thief Beside Christ
“Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Those words–spoken by Jesus to a dying man–have comforted many and confused just as many. For centuries, this single verse has launched sermons, sparked debates, and shaped doctrines that affect how people view salvation itself. But what if this powerful statement has been misunderstood–not because of what Jesus said, but because of…
“It Is Finished” – But What Was Finished?
TS Writer
5 months ago in
Kingdom of God
“He didn’t say, ‘I am finished.’ He said it was.” When Jesus cried out, “It is finished” (John 19:30), many take it to mean the entire plan of salvation was completed at that moment. From that view, the gospel message is simple: Jesus did everything – there’s nothing more to be done but to believe. The story is essentially over. All that remains is the…