Hebrews 11 presents a powerful list of faithful men and women who lived by faith despite facing significant challenges. The chapter opens defining faith as "the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." These children of God were not seeking rewards in this life but rather in the life to come.... Continue Reading →
“The exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe…”
In Ephesians 1, Paul speaks of his prayer for the saints in Ephesus, asking that they receive the spirit of wisdom and revelation in knowing Christ, and that their understanding may be enlightened. He prays that they may grasp the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, and the... Continue Reading →
No Boasting: Justification Through Faith
In the book of Romans, Paul emphasizes that justification comes through faith, not the Law. He explains that everyone is under sin and has fallen short of GOD’s glory, yet justification is available to all through faith in Jesus. GOD provided a way for righteousness apart from the Law, which is good news because humanity... Continue Reading →
Reject those who cause division… Titus 3:10-11
Titus was entrusted with the task of addressing the deficiencies on the Isle of Crete and transforming its spiritual environment. The work where he was assigned, was plagued by the influence of Jewish false teachers who promoted improper teachings for dishonest gain (Titus 1:10-11). Additionally, the people were described as liars, evil beasts, and lazy... Continue Reading →
Understanding Sin and Transgression: A Biblical Perspective
“Whosoever committeth sin also transgresses the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.” 1st John 3:4 Transgress- infringe or go beyond the bounds of (a moral principle or other established standard of behavior) The transgression that ends in sin occurs when one exceeds what God has permitted. It is a violation of God’s... Continue Reading →
Achieving Goals through Diligent Commitment to GOD
Success is greatly influenced by the time and effort we dedicate to a particular task or goal in life. In athletics, we must practice diligently, study game strategies, and execute the plays or techniques necessary. To achieve success in education, we must study hard and take our academic responsibilities seriously. Likewise, in our careers, we... Continue Reading →
Pursuing Wisdom: The Power of Listening and Learning
“Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.” Proverbs 19:20 The central theme of the book of Proverbs is wisdom. The father urges his son to pursue wisdom and gain understanding. He encourages the son to treasure wisdom in his heart, promising that it will protect and sustain him... Continue Reading →
The Biblical Truth: Don’t Join, Be Added to the Church
Over the course of life, many will choose to join a specific church. This decision may be influenced by various factors. Some will base their decision on family tradition, saying, "This is what my parents believed, so I believe it too," or "This is where my grandfather attended, so I will attend here as well."... Continue Reading →
Faithful Is He
“Faithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it.” (1st Thessalonians 5:24) “…the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.” (2nd Thessalonians 3:3) It is remarkable that when Paul wrote these words, he faced severe persecution and was surrounded by evil men. How, then, did the Lord protect... Continue Reading →
Trusting God in Times of Temptation
He provides and way of escape (KJV) “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear... Continue Reading →
