Author: Jon Mitchell

1 Peter: The Reason We Are Christians

Basically, we are Christians to tell others about how and why we are Christians.  Going to heaven and being saved from hell by the grace and love of God and the sacrifice of Christ on the cross?  Yes, one could say those are also reasons we are Christians, although in the context of what Peter is saying here I would say they are more the wonderful benefits of being Christians than anything else.  But our purpose for being “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession”?  Never forget, Christians.  Our purpose for being Christians is to evangelize.    … Read More 1 Peter: The Reason We Are Christians

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The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Christianity is more than about what happens at church.  It’s more than being about sound doctrine concerning salvation and worship and church organization and the sinfulness of ecumenism.  It’s about more than praying every day and reading your Bible every day.  If we do all of that but in our daily lives lack compassion, sympathy, empathy, kindness, and agape love, then our religion is meaningless.  “This you should have done without neglecting the other” (Matt. 23:23; cf. 1 Cor. 13:1-3).… Read More The Parable of the Good Samaritan

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1 Peter: We’re Part Of God’s House

Just as Christ is the cornerstone which is the foundation of the church, each one of us is a stone that, collectively, are part of God’s house.  Imagine if your house had lots of holes in the walls where bricks should go but they weren’t there.  No one would want a house like that!  This should help us realize how vital every single one of us is to the work of God’s house (cf. Eph. 4:15-16; Heb. 10:24-25)! … Read More 1 Peter: We’re Part Of God’s House

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Bible Q&A: Does Romans 13 Apply to Corrupt Governments?

Romans 13 says to submit to the governing authorities. What if the governing authorities are corrupt and evil? Are there any situations in which a Christian does not have to submit to governing authorities? There are three passages in the New Testament that command Christians to submit to and honor governing authorities (Rom. 13:1-7; 1… Read More Bible Q&A: Does Romans 13 Apply to Corrupt Governments?

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