Tales of Grace

The account of the wise men visiting Jesus, found in Matthew 2:1-12, is a familiar part of the Christmas story, but its true biblical context is often misunderstood or overlooked. This passage offers a rich narrative that not only highlights the sovereignty of God in revealing His Son to the world but also brings to light important truths for all believers. After Jesus was born in Bethlehem during the reign of King Herod, a group of wise men from the East arrived in Jerusalem

Seventy years is a long time, or so it seems until you arrive at 70. When you look back, you notice how short the time-span really is. So here I am, just having celebrated my birthday with family.

When pondering the question, “What is God’s standard to enter heaven?” one might answer with a single, daunting word: perfection. At first, this standard may seem insurmountable. Who among humanity could ever boast of a perfect life?