Beyond Sunday

The titles 'Son of God' and 'Son of Man' are among the most recognized descriptions of Jesus, but their true depth is often missed. A common assumption is that 'Son of God' points to His divinity and 'Son of Man' points to His humanity. While Jesus is fully God and fully man, reducing these titles to that simple distinction misses their real power. 'Son of God' is indeed a direct claim to divinity...

In John chapter 5, Jesus heals a man who had been lame for nearly four decades. The man had no faith, no expectation, and no idea who Jesus was. He did not ask for healing. Jesus simply came to him. Rather than celebrating this miracle, the Pharisees were outraged because it happened on the Sabbath. They had built an elaborate system of rules around the day of rest, and in doing so, they had turne...

One of the most heartfelt concerns among parents and grandparents is wondering where their children stand with the Lord. Scripture speaks directly to this with both honesty and hope. In John 4, a royal official came to Jesus pleading for his son's life, and what followed was more than a physical healing. The father believed, and his entire household was transformed. His faith became the doorway th...

The Southern Baptist Convention addressed some of the most important questions facing churches today, from the role of small and bivocational churches to a landmark vote defining the pastoral office as held by a biblically qualified man. The convention also clarified that the terms pastor, elder, and overseer all refer to the same office, bringing needed clarity to a conversation that had grown co...

Modern culture breeds unprecedented insecurity through social media's highlight reels, where we compare our messy reality to others' curated perfection. Yet John the Baptist offers a powerful example of true security when his disciples worried about losing followers to Jesus. John's remarkable confidence came from understanding his mission: pointing people to Christ, not building his own influence...

Ever wonder what happened to Nicodemus after his famous conversation with Jesus? His story doesn't end in John 3. The rest of his journey reveals an incredible transformation from secret seeker to bold believer. When Jesus was crucified and the disciples scattered, guess who stepped forward with 75 pounds of burial spices fit for a king? The answer might surprise you and challenge where you are in...

The temple concept weaves throughout Scripture as the place where heaven and earth meet. From Eden's perfect fellowship to the eternal temple in Revelation, God progressively reveals His plan to dwell with humanity. The six biblical temples include Eden, the tabernacle/temple, Jesus Christ, the gathered church, individual believers, and heaven itself. Jesus identified Himself as the temple because...