More space is devoted to Jesus’s trial before the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate in the Gospel of John than any of the other three Gospels.  While tragic and disturbing, what happened reveals the heart of the Savior who, while an innocent man was condemned to death by a guilty verdict.  Three times Pilate declared Jesus innocent (

; 19:4; 6), yet for the sake of political expediency and religious bias, he allowed Jesus to be crucified.  Each of Pilate’s affirmations of Jesu...

Guilty By Association

Advancing Word weds a pastor's love for the people of God with a preacher's passion for the Word of God in powerful and practical sermons.  T. D. Stubblefield believes that the Bible contains principles, perspectives and promises that satisfy and sustain those who place their trust in God.  These inspirational messages are evidence that the Word of God is alive, powerful, and relevant to the times in which we live.