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THE UNFAIRNESS OF THE GOSPEL

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  Acts 9:1-19 In an article written in “Revive Our Hearts” this writer wrote, “Ted Bundy was convicted of killing thirty-six women and girls, making him one of the most notorious serial killers of all time. While waiting on death row for his execution, Ted turned his life over to Jesus and became a Christian. He repented publicly for his crimes and spent his final night praying with his pastor. Ted Bundy was a rapist. Ted Bundy was a murderer. Ted Bundy was a liar. Assuming Ted Bundy really did confess his sins and put his whole trust in Jesus, today Ted is in heaven with Jesus. Many people have questioned Ted's conversion. I guess it's hard for our minds to conceive that someone guilty of such evil could truly turn from their wicked ways and run toward Jesus. But I can only assume that Ted's decision to become a Christian was legit. If I'm honest, there's a part of me that is irritated by it. How could Jesus forgive a serial killer? That's not fair! God mu...
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THE FAITH THAT DOES SAVE

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  Acts 8:25-40 Throughout redemptive history God has poured out His blessing to mankind through the channel of His covenant people.  But God never intended Israel to be the reservoir for storing up God’s blessing.  They were to be a funnel through which blessings be dispersed to the lost world.  Israel largely failed her mission and now the gospel has reached others, outside of Jerusalem; and the church is growing because of God’s master plan for the church.  In the 8th chapter of the book of Acts, we see the contrast between the faith that does not save and the faith that does save.   We see contrasts like this early in the gospels when Jesus preached His message on the Sermon on the Mount.  The Two Paths (Matthew 7:13–14) …. Jesus contrasts the wide gate and easy road (which leads to destruction and has many travelers) with the narrow gate and hard road (which leads to life and is found by few).  The Two Trees (Matthew 7:16–18) …. He...
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