There is certainly much about death that is a mystery. The apostle John acknowledged, “what we will be has not yet appeared” (1 John 3:2a). Death is like a thick veil that we cannot see through. But by considering the resurrection of Jesus, we are able to glimpse behind the curtain. We are told that Jesus was raised from the dead as the … [Read more...]
A Glimpse Into Our Future
The apostle John acknowledged that “what we will be has not yet appeared” (1 John 3:2a). We are told that there will be a resurrection of the dead and God’s Word extends many promises about life after death. But the grave is like a thick veil and we are not able to see beyond it. But John goes on to say, “but we know that when [Christ] appears we … [Read more...]
Stop Settling
Billy Graham, the well-known American evangelist, died this week at the age of 99. He preached to live audiences of nearly 215 million people in 185 different countries. Graham’s very first crusade in 1947 was at the Civic Auditorium here in Grand Rapids. One of FHBC’s earliest members, Fred Johnson, was 1 of 6,000 in attendance at that Crusade. … [Read more...]
Holy Week 2014
After a long Lenten season, focusing on our sin and need for a savior, we shift to the culmination of Jesus' ministry. Holy Week is a somber week as we reflect on his death, burial, and resurrection, but it ends in a great Easter celebration of our Savior's work of redemption. Thursday, April 17 Maundy Thursday Service (7pm) – On this day we … [Read more...]