Josh Benner

Tag: gospel

  • Strength through the toughest struggles

    At the beginning of Romans 5, the Apostle Paul is speaking of the glories of justification by faith. Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice…

  • Glimpses of the work of God in the world

    Jesus taught: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” With the promises of the Lord, there’s a sense of the present fulfillment of the promise, but it points to a later and greater fulfillment in heaven. So for the present day, we do get a sense of the Lord, we are…

  • Wisdom is as wisdom does

    Originally published March 8, 2017 There are two ways to go. The way of the wise and the way of the fool. This is based off of the wisdom tradition of the Old Testament. Which often talks about these two roads. In James 3:13, he asks a rhetorical question, “Who is wise in understanding among…

  • 5 thoughts on being “all things to all people” in the Christian life

    Originally published April 11, 2016 In 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, the Apostle Paul talks about being “all things to all people.” In the rest of the passage, he talks about different groups with whom he demonstrates this. While that passage is not an exhaustive guide to ministry, it provides significant insights into how to reach people…

  • Can a person truly have faith without living like they do?

    Originally published December 20, 2016 Vegans. When you’re a vegan, you don’t eat meat or use animal products. Being vegan is a lifestyle. Now if I said that I was vegan and invited you over to my place for dinner, and you said what are we having “surt and turt….we’re having some fish and steak”…