Why is the kingdom of God important?
By Emily Glasner, M46 Staff Writer God is the creator of the heavens and the earth. He is everywhere, always. However, because of sin, His kingdom is not yet everywhere. As the kingdom of heaven spreads, the kingdom of God is established. So, why is the kingdom of God important? Let’s dive in. The Kingdom […]
The Gospel of the Kingdom of God (Part 2)
Salvation is Just the Beginning Salvation (being born again) is just the inception point of the journey with Jesus although, sadly, many Christians stall at this point because the gospel of the Kingdom has not been preached. The next step after choosing to follow Jesus is to receive the Holy Spirit by being baptized. It […]
The Gospel of the Kingdom of God (Part 1)
From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew 4:17 Have you ever wondered what the gospel is and why it matters? The word “gospel” comes from two old English words, “god” (meaning good) and “spel” (meaning news or story). The god-spel, or gospel as we […]
How to Create Christ-centered Traditions with Your Family This Christmas
By The M46 Team As we gather as believers in Jesus to celebrate his birth over the Christmas holiday, we have the privilege of creating special moments that can be practiced each year and can help build strong connections between parents, children, siblings, and friends. Family traditions can be powerful, bond-building activities that create a […]
The Divine Dance
Some have described the mystery of the Trinity as “the Divine Dance.” This term comes from the Greek word perichoresis, which means “to dance around” and the Latin word circulatio, which describes a circular dance between three persons, “such that each person is in the other two, while the others are in each one. At […]
Experiencing the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – Part 1
“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” – 2 Corinthians 13:14 Scripture reveals to us over and over, through both testaments, the nature of God in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. There are dozens […]