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Jesus & the Gospel
The person, teaching, miracles, death, and victory of Jesus Christ.
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What Did Jesus Mean When He Said He Came to Give His Life as a Ransom?
Jesus gave his life as a ransom by willingly bearing sin’s cost to free people from sin, guilt, death, and judgment, opening forgiveness and new life.
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When I’m Worn Out, What Kind of Rest Does Jesus Offer?
Jesus offers rest for the soul: forgiveness, his gentle presence, and strength for today—not a burden-free life or earned welcome.
Open with Matthew 11 →
Why Did the Risen Jesus Tell Mary Magdalene Not to Hold On to Him?
Jesus told Mary not to cling because he was not rejecting her, but redirecting her from his former earthly presence to his risen, ascended life.
Open with John 20 →
Why Did Jesus Touch the Man With Leprosy Before Healing Him?
Jesus touched the man with leprosy to show willing compassion, restore his dignity, and reveal that His holiness overcomes uncleanness.
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What Was Jesus Offering the Samaritan Woman at the Well?
Jesus offered the Samaritan woman living water—the Holy Spirit and eternal life through knowing him—rather than temporary relief from physical thirst.
Open with John 4 →
When I’m Not Sure What I Believe, Who Is Jesus?
Jesus is the Christ, God’s Son and risen Lord, whose faithfulness holds those with doubts and welcomes in mercy the weak who come to him honestly.
Open with Mark 8 →
What Does Paul Mean by a Resurrection Body?
Paul teaches that the resurrection body is the real person raised and transformed by God: embodied, imperishable, Spirit-empowered, and like Christ.
Open with 1 Corinthians 15 →
When I Wonder Whether God Loves Me, What Does the Cross Show?
The cross shows God’s costly love for sinners: Christ died while we were still sinful, inviting you to receive God’s welcome through faith in Christ.
Open with John 15 →
When I Carry Guilt for What I've Done, What Does the Cross Mean for Me?
The cross shows that sin is real, but Jesus bore its judgment so those who trust him are forgiven and no longer condemned before God, and invited to come now.
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Who Is Jesus When the Storm Obeys Him?
When Jesus commands the wind and sea, they obey, revealing him as the Lord with God’s authority over creation, yet fully human in the boat.
Open with Mark 4 →
What Might I Need to Leave Behind to Follow Jesus?
Following Jesus may require leaving behind sin, control, approval, comfort, or any loyalty that keeps you from trusting and obeying him freely.
Open with Mark 1 →
Why Did Jesus Have to Die Instead of Simply Forgiving Us?
Jesus died because God forgives by bearing sin’s full cost himself: the cross judges evil, upholds justice, grants mercy, and brings new life.
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Why Did Jesus Forgive the Paralyzed Man’s Sins?
Jesus forgave the paralyzed man to meet his deepest need, reconciliation with God, and to show through healing that he has divine authority to forgive sins.
Open with Mark 2 →
What If I Want to Believe Jesus Rose but Still Have Questions?
Honest questions need not block faith in the risen Jesus; bring them to Christ, examine the evidence, and keep seeking him.
Open with John 20 →
What Does It Mean to Repent and Believe the Good News?
Repentance turns from sin and self-rule to God; faith trusts Jesus’ death, resurrection, and gracious kingship for forgiveness and new life today.
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What Gives Me Reason to Trust That Jesus Really Rose From the Dead?
Early, named witnesses reported seeing the risen Jesus; their costly testimony, the empty tomb tradition, and transformed disciples give reason to trust it.
Open with John 20 →
Why Did Jesus Share Meals with People Others Avoided?
Jesus ate with rejected people to welcome and restore sinners, calling them to repentance, faith, and new life with mercy—not approving sin.
Open with Mark 2 →
What Did Jesus Mean When He Said to Be Perfect?
Jesus’ command to be perfect calls believers to mature, whole-hearted love that mirrors the Father’s mercy, not sinless self-achievement or flawlessness.
Open with Matthew 5 →
What Did Jesus Mean When He Said We Must Be Born Again?
Jesus meant that being born again is receiving new life from God by the Holy Spirit, not improving your old life or earning entry to God’s kingdom.
Open with John 3 →
If Jesus Paid It All, Why Does the Cross Still Matter for Me?
The cross still matters because Jesus fully paid for sin there, and believers now live from that finished work in forgiveness, identity, and hope.
Open with Isaiah 53 →
Why Did Jesus Shine with Glory on the Mountain?
Jesus shone at the Transfiguration to reveal himself as the Father’s beloved eternal Son, whose divine glory fulfills the Law and Prophets and strengthens faith.
Open with Matthew 17 →
What Changed When Zacchaeus Met Jesus?
Jesus welcomed Zacchaeus, and saving grace transformed him into a joyful man whose generosity and restitution showed his genuine repentance.
Open with Luke 19 →
What Did Jesus Mean When He Called Himself the Good Shepherd?
Jesus is the true King and Savior who knows, leads, protects, and saves his people by freely laying down his life and taking it up again for them.
Open with John 10 →
Why Does Paul Call Jesus the Firstfruits of the Dead?
Paul calls Jesus the firstfruits of the dead because his resurrection begins and guarantees the final resurrection of those who belong to him.
Open with 1 Corinthians 15 →