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
In this session, Pastor Arek O'Connell explores the central Christian claim that Jesus is truly God. He begins by affirming that for Christians, the trustworthiness of Scripture matters deeply because so much rests on what it says about Jesus. He unpacks how the Gospels present Jesus claiming divinity—not only through his words, but through his miracles, forgiveness of sins, fulfillment of prophecy, resurrection, and the worship he receives. He then addresses objections: Was Jesus simply a gr...
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
