If someone asked you to name the most significant event in world history, what would you choose? Perhaps the invention of the wheel. Or the printing press that put books—and eventually Bibles—into the hands of ordinary people. Maybe the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the discovery of penicillin, the World Wars, or even the invention of… Continue reading The Most Significant Event in History
Tag: Propitiation
Don’t be hoodwinked this Easter
The cross was not a sad mistake, as some may think, but crucial to the mission of Jesus. At the cross, Jesus made a once-for-all sacrifice for the sins of the world. He made propitiation to God for all the sins of all of God’s people throughout all the ages. Jesus’ death is central to… Continue reading Don’t be hoodwinked this Easter
Why did Jesus die?
Jesus’ death was not a tragic accident. Jesus’ death was not like the suicide bomber whose vest accidentally explodes. It was not the case, as many think, “If only Jesus had lived longer, imagine how much more good he could have done.” It was not the case that Jesus found himself caught up in circumstances… Continue reading Why did Jesus die?