Repents Means Change of Behavior
Luke 3:8-14 Suggested further reading: James 2:14-26 John uses some strong words to correct the common assumption that having a relationship with godly people can save us. This strongly held assumption grows easily in the fertile ground of the fallen and sinful nature...
A Honest Speaking Preacher
Luke 3:7-9 Suggested further reading: Luke 13:1-5 John made a great impact on his generation as even Jesus noted in Matthew 11:11. Let us note the character of John’s ministry. John spoke with a holy boldness. He spoke openly and forcefully of the hidden and highly...Repent!
Luke 3:1-6 Suggested further reading: Luke 13:1-5 Note the connection between repentance and forgiveness. John demands that those who have repented and received the forgiveness of their sins express their repentance in the ritual of water baptism. Baptism does not...
A Man of God Against His Times
Luke 3:1-6 Suggest further reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-18 The world is always controlled by Satan and evil (often called human good). But it was extremely wicked when Christ came into this world! Our passage lists a few of the political rulers when the ministry of...


