by Joseph Jo | Jun 24, 2018
2 Timothy 4:13 While in prison on account of his gospel ministry, the apostle Paul encouraged Timothy to “bring…the books, especially the parchments” (2 Timothy 4:13). While it is impossible to know exactly which writings Paul was referring to, the general assessment...
by Joseph Jo | Jun 17, 2018
John 14:16 Jesus promised His disciples that after He left them that He would provide them a Comforter (parakleton—meaning “one who comes alongside) who would abide with them forever (John 14:16). This Comforter is the Holy Spirit. His ministry to us is crucial to our...
by Joseph Jo | Jun 10, 2018
Matthew 16:24 The word “discipleship” never occurs in the Bible. Consequently, when discussing discipleship, it is important to realize that the concepts are principles. “Discipleship” is a derivative of the biblical word “disciple” or “follower” (mathetes). In the...
by Joseph Jo | May 27, 2018
John 1:1-14 The Christian life is all about Jesus. He is the center, the crux of everything. There is no Christianity without Jesus. There is no life without Him. The apostle John wrote: “In Him was life, and His life was the light of men” (John 1:4). All of the...
by Joseph Jo | May 20, 2018
John 3:15-16; 20:29 Imagine what it would have been like to meet Jesus face to face when He walked on the earth. Imagine looking at His face, seeing His eyes. Imagine hearing Him speak and recognizing the timbre of His voice—the cadence of the words and the up and...
by Joseph Jo | Mar 8, 2017
When the Apostle Paul refers to the “renewing” of our minds, he is not just using spiritual double-speak. This is a real and very important aspect of Christian growth. God wants His people to think like He thinks. This is the great challenge for those who would follow...
by Joseph Jo | Mar 1, 2017
The Imperative of Spiritual Growth Jude 20-25 Biblical change is not something that occurs in a vacuum. It cannot be reproduced in a lab. It is the product of a community of believers helping each other grow into Christlikeness. This truth is evident in Jude’s epistle...
by Joseph Jo | Feb 22, 2017
Christianity that Works Introduction 2 Timothy 3:16-17 We are living in a time when the value of anything is determined by its ability to “work.” Functionality, more than just about every other quality, is deemed most important of all. • Who wants an expensive cell...
by Joseph Jo | Mar 26, 2016
The title of this article contains some of the few things I really love. I love the political world. Early in my life I was a political “junkie” reading everything I could about how the American political system works. I was a precinct president of my Republican...
by Joseph Jo | Mar 4, 2016
Consider this description of a future political rally right here in America: “The sounds of a crowd wildly chanting fill the arena as a perfectly dressed man walks on to the stage. As he strides forward the roar grows to nearly deafening decibels. After many minutes...
