Tag Archives: Jesus Christ

How I understand the Old Testament

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Mel Wild

Much of this is a review of what I’ve written on the subject but will serve as an appropriate ending to this brief series, “Making Sense of the Old Testament,” by summarizing how I read the text. We’ll already seen … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian apologetics, Theology | Tagged Bible interpretation, Christianity, Jesus Christ, MSOT, Old Testament | 268 Comments

Jesus’ Subversive Kingdom – Part Three

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Mel Wild

As I shared last time, Jesus’ central message was that the kingdom of God, now, for the first time, has invaded earth and intends to fully integrate itself in and among humankind. And the Kingdom carriers, starting with Jesus, have come to turn this world … Continue reading →

Posted in Heaven on earth | Tagged Christianity, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of the heavens, Mystery Babylon, Seven Mountains, Subversive Kingdom | 4 Comments

Forever | Kari Jobe & Bethel

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Mel Wild

Every once in a while something wonderful happens. You have one of the best possible written worship songs, sung by one of the best possible worship leaders and accompanied by one of the best possible worship groups. And when this … Continue reading →

Posted in Worship | Tagged Bethel music, Christianity, Jesus Christ, Kari jobe, Resurrection, The cross, victory | 7 Comments

Thoughts about the new thing

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Mel Wild

This last day of the year represents everything about entering into the life of God in Jesus Christ. For God is the inventor of the new. He is ever about new beginnings and new creation. The end of something for … Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, Heaven on earth, Identity | Tagged C. Baxter Kruger, Christ, Christianity, Eternal life (Christianity), God, Hope, Jesus Christ, New Life, Renewal | 5 Comments

Christ didn’t come to help us, He came to INCLUDE us

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Mel Wild

I’ve observed an interesting thing over the years in the body of Christ. We seem to know who Christ is, but we don’t seem to grasp the reality of what we’ve become in Him. And this is critical because our destiny is … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Freedom, Heaven on earth, Identity, Quotes, Sonship | Tagged C. Baxter Kruger, Christianity, Eternal life (Christianity), Gary Whetstone, God, Good News, Jesus Christ, New Covenant, transformation | 23 Comments

Immanuel, God with us (Part two)

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Mel Wild

Source: heartlight.org In part one I mentioned that “Immanuel, God with us” meant that Jesus’ birth marked the long anticipated glory invasion of God coming in flesh to live among us. And that God is not only with us but He is also for … Continue reading →

Posted in Father Heart of God, Grace, Sonship | Tagged atonement, Christ, Christmas, God, God the Father, Immanuel, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Trinity | 4 Comments

What if you weren’t going to die tonight…

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Mel Wild

Imagine coming up to a suicide bomber and saying, “If you were to die tonight, do you know you would go to heaven?” He or she would most likely respond, “Yes, of course, why do you think I have these bombs strapped … Continue reading →

Posted in Reformation, The Shift | Tagged Altar call, Christ, Christian, Evangelism, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom, New Testament, Protestant Reformation, Salvation, Steve Gray | 11 Comments

Quote: “React or Respond”

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Mel Wild

I want say some things here and re-post something from Bill Johnson’s blog because it brings up something that really annoys me in “Churchianity” today. The idea that Christianity is promoted by what we’re against instead of what we are for. And that … Continue reading →