Devotional Throughout history, walls have divided people—by race, culture, and class. But Jesus Christ tore down the greatest wall of all: the separation between God and man. In the temple, Gentiles were kept in an outer court, unable to enter where God’s presence dwelt. This separation symbolized sin’s barrier. But through Christ, that wall has been broken down. Now there is no difference between Jew and Gentile; all are one in Christ Jesus. This truth should change how we see others. God’s...

Devotional The greatest truths are often the simplest. Salvation is not complex—it is faith in Jesus Christ, and nothing more. Not faith plus works, not faith plus religion, not faith plus heritage. Just faith. Many struggle with the simplicity of God’s plan. We live in a world where everything must be earned, but God offers salvation freely. Pride is often what keeps us from accepting it. We want to contribute something—to earn our way—but salvation requires humility. While following Christ...

Devotional Imagine standing at the edge of a great chasm with no way to cross. That is the condition of mankind—separated from God by sin. But Jesus Christ became the bridge that spans the divide. He did not come merely as a teacher or example, but as the perfect Mediator between God and man. In the Old Testament, the temple had walls and veils that separated people from God’s presence. When Christ died, that veil was torn from top to bottom. The barrier was removed forever. Now we may come...