Finally, it is imperative to recognize or remember Christianity ceases to be Christianity without the Consummation of the Resurrection. The basis our Christianity is based on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many contend Jesus is a great teacher, but to say that He rose from the dead is far beyond acceptance and belief for many (even many who claim to be Christians; one can look to the recent emergent movement which seems to skirt theology...

Next, we must recognize or remember Christianity ceases to be Christianity without the Cross. Our culture is such that says, “I just cannot understand this brutality. I just do not want to hear anything about this blood and gore religion.” This is nothing new! It is a message that has permeated and trickled down through the ages. When a pastor speaks of the Cross or the sufferings of the Lord Jesus Christ for our sins many grimace,...

I have a great friend that was recently sharing something very interesting with me. My friend is originally from Reading, PA. In Reading, each year as Easter is approaching the city, according to my friend, the city places a huge lighted Easter Cross on the side of the historical William Penn Memorial Fire Tower. However, this year when the Cross was lit on February 26 for the Easter season a firestorm began and the city has been asked...