Ethan
@deverbovitae.com
Evangelist @venicechurchofchrist.org , Los Angeles, CA. Trying to follow Jesus and bring His reign to bear on the world. 1w9. Chalcedon compliant; socially "liberal", theologically "conservative." He/him.
As followers of Christ, we must decrease, while we magnify the Lord Jesus so He may increase!
December 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
As followers of Christ, we must decrease, while we magnify the Lord Jesus so He may increase!
And so after Jesus' baptism John's #ministry began to decrease.
He was imprisoned by Herod Antipas and eventually killed by him.
And yet people adhered to his teachings for decades afterward.
He was imprisoned by Herod Antipas and eventually killed by him.
And yet people adhered to his teachings for decades afterward.
December 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
And so after Jesus' baptism John's #ministry began to decrease.
He was imprisoned by Herod Antipas and eventually killed by him.
And yet people adhered to his teachings for decades afterward.
He was imprisoned by Herod Antipas and eventually killed by him.
And yet people adhered to his teachings for decades afterward.
#John the #Baptist recognized his position.
He heralded the One to come; when Jesus came, he would decrease.
He heralded the One to come; when Jesus came, he would decrease.
December 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
#John the #Baptist recognized his position.
He heralded the One to come; when Jesus came, he would decrease.
He heralded the One to come; when Jesus came, he would decrease.
We do well to exhort the people today to follow Jesus and live so as to be prepared for judgment!
December 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We do well to exhort the people today to follow Jesus and live so as to be prepared for judgment!
He spoke of the wrath of God which was coming, the great and terrible day of YHWH, a day of #judgment.
Judgment came against Israel forty years later.
Judgment came against Israel forty years later.
December 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
He spoke of the wrath of God which was coming, the great and terrible day of YHWH, a day of #judgment.
Judgment came against Israel forty years later.
Judgment came against Israel forty years later.
#John the Baptist's exhortations were consistent with the #prophetic tradition of old.
He charged the people to seek justice and equity.
He warned them against presuming their election guaranteed their salvation.
He charged the people to seek justice and equity.
He warned them against presuming their election guaranteed their salvation.
December 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
#John the Baptist's exhortations were consistent with the #prophetic tradition of old.
He charged the people to seek justice and equity.
He warned them against presuming their election guaranteed their salvation.
He charged the people to seek justice and equity.
He warned them against presuming their election guaranteed their salvation.
May we serve the Lord Jesus in the Kingdom of God!
December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
May we serve the Lord Jesus in the Kingdom of God!
In this way people were made ready to hear of Jesus, the Kingdom of God, and immersion in water in His name for the remission of sin.
December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In this way people were made ready to hear of Jesus, the Kingdom of God, and immersion in water in His name for the remission of sin.
People flocked to #John the #Baptist.
He exhorted them to get ready for the Kingdom of God. He proclaimed an #immersion of #repentance for remission of #sin.
Such a #baptism was not demanded under the Law but comprehensible in light of ritual cleansing regulations.
He exhorted them to get ready for the Kingdom of God. He proclaimed an #immersion of #repentance for remission of #sin.
Such a #baptism was not demanded under the Law but comprehensible in light of ritual cleansing regulations.
December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
People flocked to #John the #Baptist.
He exhorted them to get ready for the Kingdom of God. He proclaimed an #immersion of #repentance for remission of #sin.
Such a #baptism was not demanded under the Law but comprehensible in light of ritual cleansing regulations.
He exhorted them to get ready for the Kingdom of God. He proclaimed an #immersion of #repentance for remission of #sin.
Such a #baptism was not demanded under the Law but comprehensible in light of ritual cleansing regulations.
May we prepare the way for people to come to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus!
December 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
May we prepare the way for people to come to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus!
#Isaiah had foretold the need for one to come before the Lord to prepare the way and the people for Him.
Jesus and the Evangelists make it clear that #John the #Baptist fulfilled this role.
He was the bridge between the Law and the #Prophets and the Lord Jesus.
Jesus and the Evangelists make it clear that #John the #Baptist fulfilled this role.
He was the bridge between the Law and the #Prophets and the Lord Jesus.
December 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
#Isaiah had foretold the need for one to come before the Lord to prepare the way and the people for Him.
Jesus and the Evangelists make it clear that #John the #Baptist fulfilled this role.
He was the bridge between the Law and the #Prophets and the Lord Jesus.
Jesus and the Evangelists make it clear that #John the #Baptist fulfilled this role.
He was the bridge between the Law and the #Prophets and the Lord Jesus.
How can we remain modest while proclaiming Jesus in word and deed?
November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
How can we remain modest while proclaiming Jesus in word and deed?
Both premises remain true at the same time, and it is our task in this life to navigate them by and in faith.
We do well to consider how we can best remain modest and not draw attention to ourselves while faithfully reflecting Jesus to all we encounter.
We do well to consider how we can best remain modest and not draw attention to ourselves while faithfully reflecting Jesus to all we encounter.
November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Both premises remain true at the same time, and it is our task in this life to navigate them by and in faith.
We do well to consider how we can best remain modest and not draw attention to ourselves while faithfully reflecting Jesus to all we encounter.
We do well to consider how we can best remain modest and not draw attention to ourselves while faithfully reflecting Jesus to all we encounter.
On the other hand, #Jesus spoke of Christians as the #light of the world, and how they should let their light shine so others could see their works and glorify God.
November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
On the other hand, #Jesus spoke of Christians as the #light of the world, and how they should let their light shine so others could see their works and glorify God.