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The Neuroscience Of Resisting Temptation

...il the “Law of Christ”. For the love of God is this, that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome (1 John 5:3) Jesus Himself demonstrated perfect self-control, resisting every temptation (Hebrews 4:15). He did this not only to set an example for us but to empower us through His Spirit. When we walk in line with the Spirit, resisting temptation becomes less about our own willpower and more about God’s power working in us, in spite our weaknesses, as that’s where God’s power is made perfect (2 Corinthians 12:9). Encouragement for Your Journey If you’re struggling to resist temptation, take heart! You’re not alone, an...

How Old Was Jesus When He Died? A Fresh Look At The Historical Clues

...ct of the Law regarding the age one becomes a priest Theologically demonstrates, as Irenaeus said, that Jesus “sanctified” each stage of life, showing he lived the full human experience See how Scripture, tradition, and history align to give us a fuller picture, and affirm the historicity of the Gospels In Summary Birth: Between 7–4 BC (likely 6 BC due to when Herod died) Ministry begins: Around AD 24–27, aged ~30 at his baptism Crucifixion: Most likely AD 33, at age 39–40 Length of ministry: Likely 6 to 9 years, possibly longer A lot of this rests on what year we settle on for the birth of Jesus. The traditional age of 33 is certainly po...

Before The Pumpkins: The Day Two Women Defied Rome

...In the last post, we looked at Polycarp — a faithful bishop who faced the flames rather than deny his Lord. His courage in the face of certain death became a rallying light for generations of believers after him. But his story is only one among many in the long line of the cloud of witnesses who ran the race before us (Hebrews 12:1). Today, we step forward a few decades to another account of extraordinary faith — that of two women, Perpetua and Felicity. Perpetua left an account of her own martyrdom (technically a Passion) which is considered historically reliable. What makes it extraordinary is that Perpetua herself wrote a portion of it in Latin b...

Will UK Councils Criminalise Christianity? The Alarming Precedent Set by a Labour Council

...Every now and then something happens in this country that feels small on the surface but carries a deeper spiritual weight beneath it. In this case it comes from a Labour council just outside of London when in March of this year, Rushmoor Borough Council attempted to criminalise Christian street preaching. The injunction has thankfully been paused (for now) as Christians rallied, prayed, and pushed back. But the implications of what nearly happened, and could still happen, should give all of us pause. Because once one council tries something like this, others start paying attention. A precedent has been set — not necessarily in Law, but in what could be....

The World's Oldest Anti-Christian Meme

...y; by the Law’s own terms, he appeared theologically disqualified. Paul addresses this head-on in Galatians 3:13, arguing that Christ became the curse on our behalf. He doesn’t sidestep the stumbling block; he walks straight into it and reframes everything. It’s worth noting too that our English word “scandal” traces directly back through Latin and Old French to skandalon — so every time someone calls something scandalous, they’re unknowingly reaching back to a Greek word for a snare and stumbling block, and beyond that, to the offence of the cross itself. Messiahs don’t get crucified. Gods don’t hang on crosses like common criminals. The...