Tag Archives: New Testament

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

Actually, this world is my home

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Mel Wild

“This world is not my home.” We like to write and sing songs about it. A hearty “amen!” is elicited whenever these sentiments are shared. We can’t wait to leave it all and be with Jesus. It’s seen like some rite of passage into … Continue reading →

Posted in Heaven on earth, Reformation, Sonship, The Shift, Theology | Tagged Christianity, Eschatology, God the Father, Heaven, Holy Spirit, Jesus, New Covenant, New Testament, Old Testament | 5 Comments

Exuberant joy and laughter trumps crying for Jesus

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Mel Wild

Why does crying mean that God is touching hearts but laughter doesn’t? What’s wrong with this picture? The writer of Hebrews said that Jesus loved righteousness and hated evil and had “exultant joy and gladness” above and beyond His companions.” (Heb.1:9 AMP) And doesn’t it also say … Continue reading →