by jakeowensby | Jan 27, 2013 | Mercy, Realized Eschatology, Sanctification
Then [Jesus] began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” (Luke 4:21)We are people of the promise. God promises eternal peace and gladness, justice and healing. He promises to turn our sorrow into joy, our weakness...
by jakeowensby | Jan 14, 2013 | Community, Sanctification
Following Jesus is a group project. It is not a solo performance. Nothing illustrates this more clearly than our practice of baptism.Let’s think about this together by considering three basic things about baptism:Piero della Francesca’s “Baptism of...
by jakeowensby | Nov 6, 2012 | Eternal Life, Hospitality, Saints, Sanctification
“There’s something different about you.” We’ve probably all heard or said that at one time or another. Somebody notices a change in you but can’t quite put their finger on it. You’ve gotten a new hair cut, you’ve gone from glasses to contacts, you shaved your beard...
by jakeowensby | Aug 12, 2012 | Anger, Sanctification
Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger. (Ephesians 4:26)Jesus gives us a new life, but he also realizes that we have to learn how to live it. That may sound a little odd. I mean, we’re simply alive, right? Well, no actually.Just because...
by jakeowensby | Mar 14, 2011 | Habits, Heaven, Hell, Sanctification
This is the third post in the series on heaven, hell, and the relentless love of God.Sometimes I completely lose track of time. Without quite realizing it, I’ve lost myself in something I love to do.Talking to good friends. Looking at the night sky or the early...
