Discipleship Archive

The Call of Jonah

Jonah 1:1-4 The prophet Jonah is well known for being swallowed by a big fish and vomited out on the third day all at the instruction of God the “And the LORD appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights” (v.17). Because of this verse, some scholars have questioned the veracity …

The Restraining Grace of God

Then God said to him in the dream, “Yes, I know you have done this in the integrity of your heart, and it was I who kept you from sinning against me. Therefore I did not let you touch her (Genesis 20:6) Genesis Chapter 20 is part of the larger narratives recounting Abraham’s journey when he was called by God to leave his father’s house …

The New Birth

If not the most popular, John 3:3 is one of the most popular teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. What is taught by the Lord in that text is indeed a core doctrine of Christianity. You have to experience the teachings of John 3:3 before you can be called a Christian. It is a sine qua non of Christianity. By now you may be wondering …