The Life to Come
What if the dead could rise from their graves? Is it possible that one day, the deceased will come back to life? That’s what we’re exploring in this week’s bible study, from the Nicene Creed.
THIS IS THE DAY
December 11, 2024 Jason Bonnicksen THIS IS THE DAY What if today is All That’s Left? The New Year is upon us again. Where did the days go? One year ago (this day, December 11, as I pen this piece), I was preparing to chat with the call committe of New Hope Luthearn (in Comfrey) […]
Does Baptism Save? What the Holy Scriptures Say!
December 10, 2024 Jason Bonnicksen Does Baptism Save? What the Holy Scriptures Say! Are our Children Saved when they’re baptized? The Holy Scriptures seem to affirm so. That’s what we’re looking at today. The Apostle Peter wrote: “Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but […]
The “CATHOLIC” Credal Controversy — IS IT A UNITY BUSTER?
November 26, 2024 Jason Bonnicksen The “CATHOLIC” Credal Controversy — IS IT A UNITY BUSTER? The Third Article of the Nicene Creed The Third Article of the Nicene Creed continues: We believe in one holy, catholic, and apostolic church. One universal church made holy by Christ, all under the teaching and guidance of the Lord, […]
All I Want for Christmas
November 25, 2024 Jason Bonnicksen All I Want for Christmas It’s that Most Wonder Time, of The Year… 30 Days! As of today: Monday, the 25th day of November 2024, we are 30 days away from celebrating the birth of our Lord. One might think, though, that our favorite retailers believe Christmas is only a […]
Learning to Discern True vs. False Prophets
November 19, 2024 Jason Bonnicksen Learning to Discern True vs. False Prophets (We believe in the Holy Spirit), who has spoken through the prophets.” The Third Article of the Nicene Creed The Third Article of the Nicene Creed Continues: The Third Article of the Nicene Creed continues: “(We believe in the Holy Spirit), who has […]
Unlocking the Mystery of the Holy Spirit
November 12, 2024 Jason Bonnicksen Unlocking the Mystery of the Holy Spirit THE LORD, THE GIVER OF LIFE Who is the Holy Spirit? Christians believe He is God, but who is He and what does He do? For much of the church,the Holy Spirit is somewhat of an enigma. Like a “ghost,” He can be […]
What the SILENT WITNESS Reveals About Jesus’ Resurrection
October 29, 2024 Jason Bonnicksen What the SILENT WITNESS Reveals About Jesus’ Resurrection Can I Get A Witness? The next statement with the Second Article of the Nicene Creed states: (We believe) “on the third day he rose again, in accordance to the Scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated on the right hand […]
What Jesus’ Death by Pontius Pilate Means for You!
October 22, 2024 Jason Bonnicksen What Jesus’ Death by Pontius Pilate Means for You! The Profound Nature of Christ The following statement might sound and seem simple, but consider its profound nature: Without Christ, there would be no Christianity; and without the cross, there would have been no Christ. Jesus’ crucifixion and death on the […]
A Legacy of Gratitude
Fourteen years had passed since the Mayflower had landed upon New England’s shores. Of the 102 who made the perilous voyage, only half survived their first year. Yet over the next seven years, Plymouth Colony increased threefold. For Thomas Welles, the prospect of finding political and religious safe harbor was enticing. And although seeking that refuge remained fraught; the hazards of remaining in Warwickshire were more terrifying.