In this third of a series, Pastor Mike points out why “The Hallucination Theory,” used to explain away the resurrection of Christ, is wrong. The Hallucination Theory suggests that Jesus didn’t really rise from the dead. His followers were only seeing hallucinations of Him. (If you can’t see this video, click here.) You might also […]
Christ’s Resurrection and The Theft Theory
In this second of a series, Pastor Mike points out why “The Theft Theory,” used to explain away the resurrection of Christ, is wrong. The Theft Theory (versus The Swoon Theory) doesn’t deal with whether or not Jesus died. Thats a given. The Theft Theory simply states Jesus’ body was stolen. Someone took it and […]
Christ’s Resurrection and The Swoon Theory
In this first of a series, Pastor Mike points out why “The Swoon Theory,” used to explain away the resurrection of Christ, is wrong. The Swoon Theory suggests that Jesus was revived in the tomb and recovered from His wounds. He didnt actually rise from the dead since He didnt really die in the first […]
Recognizing the Risen Christ
Last Sayings of Jesus from the Cross (Part 1-7)
Seven Lasts Sayings of Jesus (Part 1) Seven Lasts Sayings of Jesus (Part 2) Seven Lasts Sayings of Jesus (Part 3) Seven Lasts Sayings of Jesus (Part 4) Seven Lasts Sayings of Jesus (Part 5) Seven Lasts Sayings of Jesus (Part 6) Seven Lasts Sayings of Jesus (Part 7)
Burden Bearer – Part 2
(The second in a series. For Part 1: click here.) “[The Roman soldiers] pressed into service a passer-by coming from the country, Simon of Cyrene . . . to bear [Jesus’] cross.” (Mark 15:21) Simon encounters Christ. Wow. And he’s come along way for this unforeseen meeting – from as far as Cyrene – a […]
Burden Bearer – Part 1
The once sunlit landscape is now illuminated by stars. The blazing fireplace is dull embers. The bustling household is fading off in slumber. That night. The soldiers lay hold of Jesus. (Mark 14:46) He puts up no fight. His followers flee in fear. (Mark 14:50) That night. Simon’s mind struggles to rest as he lays […]
Easter Song (2nd Chapter of Acts)
Proof of Reliable Witnesses
There was a knock at the door and my dad opened it only to find two police officers there. And as it wasn’t an uncommon thing for this type of visit to the Campagna home, it would be this time. You see, my brother – he’d be the one who’d often get in trouble in […]
Remembering the Passion (of the Christ)
It’s been a hand full of years or so since I watched Mel Gibson’s “Passion of the Christ.” I never wrote about my experience seeing it. In a word, I was “undone.” And as I consider Jesus’ death for my sins this Easter season anew, I want to remember the price He paid. I want […]