In Kamloops, we're all feeling the itch of social isolation. What was quaint at first has now turned dreary. But now a number of individuals say they are tired of social distancing, and ready to get back to normal.
A quick look at Judges 6 and the calling of Gideon. As we look at this passage, it is important to remember not to put the Lord to the test, but to trust Him and to walk with Him in faithfulness. This current season of isolation will end, and when it does - will we be ready to return to ministry?
Many Christians think that when Jesus died on the cross, He was making a ransom payment to Satan. But this isn't what the Scriptures teach. The real debt was owed to God. Take a look at the Bible to see the Scriptures teaching on this subject.
Easter Thought: Christ came to absorb the wrath of God, by taking the curse of sin in our place on our behalf. This is the greatest way to understand the love of God.
When we look at the Cross we need to see that there is a letter being written there from two different parties to the other. Humanity is writing a letter to God through the action of the Cross stating how much hatred they have for Him. But God is also writing a letter to mankind in the cross...
What is God doing!? At some point, the current crisis of COVID-19 will pass. Between now and then, Christians will not stop trying to understand what exactly God is up to with this plague. For Kamloops Baptists, we need to let the Bible guide our thoughts on these things.