“For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” (1 Timothy 2:3-4) Quite possibly, the single most important portrait of Christ is as our Saviour. It … [Read more...]
Christ, the Light
“I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.” (John 12:46) Light gives revelation. Whether it be an object hidden in the dark shadows; an idea or concept obscured by the fog of ignorance; or a … [Read more...]
Christ, the Good Shepherd
Psalm 23:1-6 Such beautiful imagery is painted for us in the 23rd Psalm as we get a view of the Lord who cares for His people as a Shepherd over His flock. As He nurtures, guides, protects, and comforts, we can understand the great Love that our … [Read more...]
Christ, the Living
“I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.” (Revelation 1:18) What distinction is to be made between Christ, the Life – and Christ, the Living? Can we differentiate Christ … [Read more...]
Christ, the True Vine
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” (John 15:5) In our various Scriptural portraits of Jesus Christ, that of the Vine is an especially … [Read more...]
Christ, the High Priest
Hebrews 4:14-15 Jesus Christ is our High Priest! What a tremendous thing this is for us, and yet so many Christians today fail to realize its impact or understand its importance. “Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into … [Read more...]
