Tag Archives: Christ

Jesus Christ is how we understand God

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Mel Wild

Bill Johnson once succinctly stated that Jesus Christ is perfect theology. That maxim has informed my understanding of the nature of God for many years. It’s been a reoccurring theme on this blog. The implications are profound and transformational, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Father Heart of God, Identity, Love, Sonship | Tagged Christ, Christianity, Christology, Jesus, Karl Barth, Restorative justice | 21 Comments

Moving on from powerless Christianity

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Mel Wild

I’ve been looking at the first two chapters of Ephesians to see what the good news that brings great joy means to us. Ephesians is indeed the high-water mark of Paul’s teaching and rather difficult to understand at first blush. … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Identity, Love | Tagged Christ, Christianity, Christology, joy, Power of God, The Good News, transformation | 12 Comments

Debunking popular myths about Jesus

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Mel Wild

Since we’re in the Christmas season, I thought it might be good to debunk some popular anti-Christian urban legends (usually coming from Jesus-mythers) that Jesus’ story was borrowed from other ancient gods. These short videos by InspiringPhilosophy should quickly dispense … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian apologetics | Tagged Christ, Christianity, Christmas, Religion and Spirituality | 167 Comments

Logos: the structuring Reality of everything

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Mel Wild

The Bible text is not the Word of God; Jesus Christ is the Word of God. I’m not being provocative here to demote the Bible in your mind; I’m saying this to hopefully elevate your view of Jesus Christ over the Bible text … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctrine, Theology | Tagged Biblical hymnology, Christ, Christianity, Christology, Jesus, logos, ontology, Religion and Spirituality | 16 Comments

Wisdom Through the Grace of God — Susan Irene Fox

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Mel Wild

Susan Irene Fox posted this video a few days ago. This is the kind of leadership message we need for our hurting nation right now. And please check out Susan’s blog, if you haven’t already done so. She writes some wonderful poetry and has great insights … Continue reading →

Posted in Grace | Tagged Christ, current events, Violence | Leave a comment

You don’t come as easy as some (Reprise)

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Mel Wild

I‘m travelling this week so I thought I would re-post something I wrote in October 2013. This is an appropriate beginning of our third week to our 40-day fast from fear as we head toward Easter. I hope you are edified and encouraged to … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Worship | Tagged Christ, Christianity, Fasting, fear and love, Intimacy with God, Jesus, Kristene Mueller-Dimarco, Prayer, Pursuing God, Romance | Leave a comment

Have you been to your own funeral?

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Mel Wild

One thing funerals do is bring closure. When we see the body in the casket, we know for certain we’re not going to see them again on the street somewhere. This is why it’s important for families to recover the … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Freedom, Identity | Tagged Christ, Christianity, Finished work of Christ, transformation, white dog-black dog | 10 Comments

There are no divisions, denominations or interpretative methods in Heaven

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Mel Wild

Did you ever think that there are no Catholics, Protestants, Evangelicals, Fundamentalists, Pentecostals, Charismatics, you name it, in heaven? There’s only one family in perfect union with Christ, and each other, in the Father’s embrace by the Spirit (Eph.3:14-15; 2 … Continue reading →

Posted in John 14-17, Love | Tagged A.W. Tozer, Christ, Christianity, Denominationalism, God the Father, Holy Spirit, Spiritual revelation, Unity of the Spirit | 9 Comments

Quote: on the incarnation | Francois Du Toit

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Mel Wild

“In the incarnation God deleted every definition of distance; every possible excuse man could have to feel separated or even neglected by God was removed in one day, though one sacrifice, once and for all.” – From the “Mirror Bible: … Continue reading →

Posted in Grace, Quotes | Tagged Christ, Christianity, Francois Du Toit, God, Good News, Incarnation, Mirror Bible | Leave a comment

How Christianity is not a religion

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Mel Wild

Christianity, in the purest sense, is not a religion. I like how Robert Farrar Capon put it, “Christianity is not a religion; it is the announcement of the end of religion.” I’m not against religion per se, but I am … Continue reading →