Tonight we're going to talk about aspiring to spiritual greatness. As I was thinking about this, the first thing that struck me was how many halls of fame there are. There are so many! There's the Football Hall of Fame, the Baseball Hall of Fame, and even a Firefighters Hall of Fame. No offense to firefighters—that's fine. I even noticed that the Firefighters Hall of Fame in Phoenix is...

Answer: The Gospel (meaning "Good News") is the message that God has provided a way for humanity to be reconciled to Him despite their sin. Salvation (being saved from the penalty of sin) is granted as a free gift through faith in Jesus Christ's finished work on the cross and his resurrection. Explanation: The Bible teaches that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans...

This addresses how an individual can benefit from Jesus' work. Answer: Salvation (forgiveness of sins and eternal life) comes through faith in Jesus Christ.   Biblical Explanation: Faith and Grace: Jesus' apostles consistently taught: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one...

According to Christian theology (based on the New Testament), Jesus is the Son of God and God in the flesh (the Incarnation). This is a central belief of Christianity, often understood through the doctrine of the Trinity.

Many people know Jesus taught, but what was the main theme? Answer: The central message of Jesus was the Kingdom of God (or Kingdom of Heaven), announcing its arrival and explaining how to live as its citizens. Biblical Explanation: The Main Proclamation: Mark begins Jesus' ministry by saying, "The time has come... The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!" (Mark...