By David Faust There’s no escaping the cross. As the Latin word for cross suggests, it is the crux of the matter. It stands at the center of biblical theology, pointing up to God and outward toward all mankind. It stands at the center of history, dividing time into BC and AD. It stands […]
By David Faust Temptation is “common to mankind” (1 Corinthians 10:13), and we’re all at risk. Temptation threatens our commitment to maintain our bodies as “temples of the Holy Spirit” (6:19). It threatens our attitudes when we toy with “hollow and deceptive philosophy” and fail to set our minds “on things above” (Colossians 2:8, […]
By David Faust Jesus predicted, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom” (Luke 21:10), and his prophetic words ring true. Throughout history, strife on earth has been more prevalent than peace on earth. In biblical history it was Israel versus the Philistines, the Babylonians versus the Jews, the zealots versus the Romans. […]
By David Faust They looked sharp. They dressed well. Crowds greeted them with respect. Their names appeared on the guest lists for swanky gatherings where fussy hosts seated them at the head table. They were known as men of prayer. But Jesus considered them dangerous. “Beware of the teachers of the law,” the Lord […]
By David Faust Zacchaeus climbed a tree to see the Lord, but Jesus went out on a limb, too. Before climbing the tree, Mr. Z had climbed the corporate ladder. Scripture calls him “a chief tax collector” (Luke 19:2) who supervised others. He was short in stature, but not on cash. He “was wealthy” […]
