Christmas often brings us a warm feeling–peace on earth, goodwill to all. But not everyone felt that way on the first Christmas. Matthew tells us that while Jesus came to save us, not everyone wants the salvation He brings. For some, Jesus is not a gift, He is a threat. And they will do whatever it takes to get rid of Him. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the show
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Christmas often brings us a warm feeling–peace on earth, goodwill to all. But not everyone felt that way on the first Christmas. Matthew tells us that while Jesus came to save us, not everyone wants the salvation He brings. For some, Jesus is not a gift, He is a threat. And they will do whatever it takes to get rid of Him. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the show
Kristin Hileman kicked off a practical session on “Can I trust the Bible?”—framing it as the foundation for the whole "Defending Your Faith" series. After a playful fact-or-fiction opener, she shared Sean McDowell’s story to underline this: if we ask people to stake their lives on an ancient book, we need reasons, not circular claims. She defined what Christians mean by “the Bible,” noted its own claims and fulfilled prophecy, and then offered three simple lenses we can remember: the charact...
Hillside Community Church Podcast
Christmas often brings us a warm feeling–peace on earth, goodwill to all. But not everyone felt that way on the first Christmas. Matthew tells us that while Jesus came to save us, not everyone wants the salvation He brings. For some, Jesus is not a gift, He is a threat. And they will do whatever it takes to get rid of Him. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the show
