It All Begins to Fit
The multiple theophanies that occurred in the Old Testament were pointing forward to a time when the Lord himself would come in human flesh.
Guest (Male): Open the Bible with Colin Smith.
Colin Smith: There were many occasions in the Old Testament when God appeared in visible form. These appearances are called theophanies, and they could be compared to an actor dressing up or putting on a disguise. When the show's over, the actor takes off his costume and he leaves the theater. But the birth of Jesus was entirely different.
The Son of God took human flesh to himself. He did not cease to be God, but he truly became a man. Now you'll never be able to fathom how God could become a man, but knowing that he did makes sense of everything else. When you see that God became a man in Jesus, his claims, his miracles, and most of all his resurrection, they all begin to fit.
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Featured Offer
For your gift of any amount this month, receive 3 copies of our first graphic novel, inspired by Pastor Colin's book, Heaven, How I Got Here: The Story of the Thief on the Cross, and 1 copy of the original book. This brilliantly illustrated 48-page story with clear and compelling dialogue is designed to reach a younger audience, and anyone who is a visual learner, with the wonderful news of God's grace.
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About Colin Smith
Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, he trained at the London School of Theology where he earned the degrees of Bachelor of Theology and Master of Philosophy. Before coming to the States in 1996, Colin served as senior pastor of the Enfield Evangelical Free Church in London.
He is the author of several books including Momentum: Pursuing God’s Blessings through the Beatitudes; Heaven, How I Got Here: The Story of the Thief on the Cross; Jonah: Navigating a God-Centered Life; The One Year Unlocking the Bible Devotional; 10 Keys for Unlocking the Bible; The 10 Greatest Struggles of Your Life; as well as others. His preaching ministry is shared around the world through Open the Bible.
Colin and his wife Karen reside in Arlington Heights, Ill., and have two married sons and five granddaughters.
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