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Why Did Jesus Die? – by Greg Albrecht

"Why did Jesus die?" may seem like an easy question, because the answer seems obvious, doesn't it? Normally, most Christians immediately answer the question something like this: "He died to atone, that is pay for, our sins. As the Lamb of God, he took away the sins of the world, redeeming us from sin through his precious blood. He died that we might die to sin, so that he might live in us, producing his righteousness within us." That answer is true—but it's not the whole story. Much of the Bible, both in the Old and New Testaments, presents the cross of Christ as a forensic event. That is, God uses the language and word pictures of ...

Reflections Along the Jesus Way

April 17, 2025 - Quote for the Day: “The Cross of Jesus Christ is a consummate, far-reaching symbol of God’s love for all creation.  Out of his eternity, God came down, vertically intersecting our horizontal existence on a planet where we are subjects of time and space.  Because of the Cross, which fully reveals the love of God, we are united with him, in this once-and-for-all demonstration of his forever love.  Jesus then was raised from the dead as a symbol of the undying love and the eternal victory of good over evil."  Originally published in: Wonders of His Love ----------------------------------...

The Ultimate Declaration of God’s Grace

Join us for this day of celebration, centered in Jesus, who is our hope, the foundation of our faith and life everlasting.

Hidden With Christ

Join us for this annual victory celebration for the Body of Christ — the day commemorating Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. The wonderful truth of this day is that we are hidden with Christ.

Things That Are Not What They Seem – by Greg Albrecht

  Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him. He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom people hid their faces, he was despised and we esteemed him not (Isaiah 53:1-30. The vast majority of Christians believe that Jesus was a goodlooking, well-proportioned embodiment of manliness. More often than not, when Jesus is depicted in art and movies, he is outwardly ...

Reflections Along the Jesus Way

April 15, 2025 - Quote for the Day: “The resurrection of Jesus is the spiritual birthplace of grace and faith. The resurrection of Jesus announces and pronounces the end of religion, and the beginning of grace… The resurrection of Jesus is more than a promise of our future resurrection – it is the promise of new life, a new creation – right now. The resurrection of Jesus is the gateway of new life for the entire universe.  The resurrection unleashes the incredible, staggering power of God whereby, as the first chapter of Colossians tells us, all things, things on earth and in heaven, things we see and things we don’t, are ...

7 Sayings on the Cross

Jesus spoke seven times from the cross. His seven sayings from the cross are an enduring and meaningful message to each one of us from our Savior. They inspire us and give us a much deeper appreciation for what he did and for who he is.

He Washes Your Feet

Jesus washed his disciples' dirty feet -- the Son of God stooping to do a menial servant's job -- why? He said that it was part of showing the full extent of his love and told us to wash one another's feet. How should we understand that?

Two Arrivals: Dallas and Jerusalem – Greg Albrecht

On November 22, 1963,President John F. Kennedy was assassinated as he rode in a motorcade through downtown Dallas, Texas. JFK was preparing for the next presidential election, for his second term, in the fall of 1964. In his presidential visit to Texas, JFK stopped in San Antonio, Houston, and finally, Fort Worth-Dallas. After being greeted by the crowd at Love Field, in Dallas, President and Mrs. Kennedy walked to a waiting Lincoln limousine. The plastic bubble on top had been removed, making the limousine open, easier for the President to see the crowds and be seen by them. They were joined in the Lincoln by Texas Governor John Connelly and ...

Reflections Along the Jesus Way

April 12, 2025 - Quote for the Day: “Our world is hopelessly divided, embroiled in continuing controversy.  With soul-depressing regularity it seems entire news networks and organizations here in the United States spew out one and only one polarizing political perspective, demonizing all who disagree.  Then there is the religious world, where ‘devout’ people whose holy books tell them to love their neighbors are instead terrorizing and persecuting and even killing those who disagree.  Politics divides us and Christ-less religion separates us.”  Originally published in: Letters to My Friends ------...

Go to Him Outside the Camp – by Greg Albrecht

On what we now call Palm Sunday, almost 2,000 years ago Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a humble donkey. He was welcomed by people who had heard him preach—among whom were the poor, the diseased, the disenfranchised and outcasts, all of whom shouted "Hosanna!" to Jesus (Matthew 21:9, 15). Many Christians think "Hosanna" has always been defined as a joyful worship word. It hasn't. Hosanna means "save us now"— it was a cry of desperation, shouted at Jesus by the crowds as he entered Jerusalem. Most who greeted Jesus with "Hosanna" wanted physical relief from their physical problems and afflictions—but, in addition, there may well have ...

The Significance of the Cross

Passion Week - is a microcosm of Jesus' ministry and of the gospel. This week is the time when Jesus demonstrates his love for us on his cross. Consider the significance of his cross with us!

Reflections Along the Jesus Way

April 10, 2025 - Quote for the Day: “Author C.S. Lewis tells a story about a young boy’s first encounter with a pastoral religious authority.  At first, the pastor seems to be a warm, engaging personality – initially their discussion centers around fishing and bicycles.  But then, without warning, the pastor takes a terrifying mask with a long white beard off the wall of his office.  The pastor puts the mask on his face and tells the young boy, named John, he is now going to talk with him about God.  He then assured John that God is very kind, but if John doesn’t obey all the rules God will shut him up forever in a ...

Who Is This Jesus?

Don't miss our dramaticized interviews with Zaccheus, the woman at the well, the woman taken in adultery and the apostle Peter for their perspectives about Jesus.  He changed their lives and continues to change lives today.  Be sure to listen! https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR109.mp3

Crown Him With Many Crowns

We study the centrality of the cross of Christ, and its significance to our lives. Join us as we are amazed and astonished by the profound love Jesus demonstrated for us, doing for us what we can never do for ourselves.

Stipulations Surrounding the Lord’s Supper? – Greg Albrecht

Question: I have a question about the Lord's Supper. Can an un-baptized person take the full Lord's Supper? Our daughter is baptized, but our son-in-law is not. Thank you in advance for your help and advice. Response: As with many topics, there is a short and long answer – I shall attempt something in between, in order to cover the “waterfront.” 1. The Lord’s Supper is also called communion, mass,  or the eucharist.  All have something to do with “the table” – a metaphor, a symbolic reference to the life giving body and blood of Jesus.  2. That said, Christendom and its many denominations have ...

Reflections Along the Jesus Way

April 8, 2025 - Quote for the Day: “Grace is like streams and rivers filled and nourished by the rain.  Life-giving rain is given to those whose lives seem to deserve it and to those who do not (Matthew 5:45).  The rain (and reign) of God’s grace resists attempts to collect, own and dispense it by those who live in high places of religious pride and announce themselves as God’s representatives.”  Originally published in: Wonders of His Grace ------------------------------------- Help Us Help Others - Give Now

The Greatest Story

JFK was greeted in Dallas with flag-waving and cheers, but he was shot to death. Jesus triumphantly entered Jerusalem to the waving of palms and shouts of praise, but days later he was crucified and buried.

The Cross of Christ

The London Times once asked, "What's wrong with the world?" A famous Christian answered, "I am." That's a profound and real answer. We human beings are what's wrong with the world, but God's gift to us though the cross of Christ is the antidote to our humanity.

Reflections Along the Jesus Way

April 5, 2025 - Quote for the Day: “The kingdom of Rome, spurred on by the kingdom of the Jewish religious culture, joined forces to get rid of him – through torture, humiliation and publicly shaming him before they finished him off (or so they thought) by mercilessly crucifying him.  He responded by accepting and receiving their (and our own) vengeance and hostility.  He soaked it in.  He absorbed and assimilated all human hostility and hatred … and he forgave it.  For Jesus the end of violence is not more violence.  The end of violence is love.”  Originally published in: Beautiful Sayings – ...