It may come as a surprise that the first page of the New Testament–the way Christianity introduces itself to the world–is through a genealogy. But this family tree is anything but boring. Bursting with significance, suspense, even scandal, it sets the stage for the kind of Messiah Jesus would be.
Paul’s only strictly personal letter, Philemon, tells us about not only his heart for justice, but also the gospel’s heart for justice. Our faith must arc, like the Bible itself, ever toward a more radical ethic of freedom and love for the other.
Why are families often the most difficult place for us to incorporate what it means to be a person of faith? How can we develop healthy, flourishing relationships within our families?
Grace, once received, makes us children again—God’s children, who are adopted into his family, made heirs to his kingdom, and united with all believers by the freedom of the gospel.
How do build and rebuild our lives–our careers, friendships, families, our personal and public worlds–in a meaningful way so we don’t waste them but instead flourish?