Pilate did his best to save Jesus from death, even as his own conscience and wife warned him, not believing that Jesus deserved to die. He eventually, however, capitulated to the demands of the Jewish leaders whom he despised.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 27:11-13
Under Roman domination, the Jews were not permitted to administrate capital punishment. For that reason, the Jewish leaders who wanted Jesus dead had to try to convince Pilate that Jesus was worthy of death according to Roman law.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 27:11-13
David offers an alternative view of the “eternal punishment” that is promised to the goats in Matthew 25:31-46.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 25:41, 46
David asks a very thought-provoking question about two people who die just one day apart.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 25:41, 46
From what Jesus taught in Matthew 25, most Christians believe that the unrighteous will suffer forever by being tortured in burning flames that will never consume them. That, however, presents us with an immense moral problem.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 25:41, 46
David shares how Matthew 25:31-46 radically altered his life and ministry.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46
In some evangelical circles, “works” is a dirty word, and those who teach any biblical standard of holiness are derided as “legalists.” Jesus made it abundantly clear, however, that we will be judged by our works, because works validate true saving faith.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 25:37-46
There are some false and perverse interpretations of Jesus’ foretelling of the sheep and goats. Today, David exposes one.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 25:34-36
There can be no debate about it: Jesus’ foretelling of the judgment of the sheep and goats reveals some minimum standards of holiness for those who would inherit eternal life.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 25:31-33
Salvation is by grace, but the grace that God offers is not what many professing Christians think it is.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 25:24-30