Eyewitness Testimony

Each of the four Gospels begins with its own perspective of Christ’s coming. Matthew’s Gospel opens with a genealogy of Jesus. Mark’s Gospel begins with the prophetic fulfillment of John the Baptist. John’s Gospel starts with a poetic description of the preincarnate Word. But Luke’s gospel begins with a personal note and the purpose for which he writes.

The Holy Spirit Speaks

If anyone tells you that apart from faith in Jesus Christ there is no concern or consequence, he is a liar. Apart from Christ, you are spiritually dead in your trespasses and sins, walking in the way of this world and living like a disciple of her prince in complete disobedience to God (Eph. 2:1-2). If anyone tells you that apart from faith in Jesus Christ that you are truly free, he is a liar. Apart from Christ, you are a slave to the passions of your flesh, carrying out the sinful desires of your body and mind, and deserving the wrath of almighty God (Eph. 2:3).