Jonathan T.
God’s Unfailing Word
It is said that a man is only as good as his word. The same can be said of God. His word definitely speaks for God. The Bible declares how heaven and earth will
How to Build Your Life on the Rock, part 5 (a Sermon on the Mount series)
Introduction: The Apex of Jesus’ Teaching We stand at a pivotal point in our journey through the Sermon on the Mount, the divine blueprint for building your life on the Rock (Matthew 7:24–27). So far, Jesus has laid the groundwork: revealing the path to true blessedness, defining genuine righteousness, teaching us to practice piety in…
How to Build Your Life on the Rock, part 4 (a Sermon on the Mount series)
Introduction: The Competing Masters of the Heart We continue our exploration of Jesus’ monumental Sermon on the Mount, the ultimate blueprint for building your life on the Rock (Matthew 7:24–27). After establishing the internal character of “True Blessedness” and the external manifestation of “True Righteousness,” Jesus now confronts the deeply ingrained human struggle with priorities…
How to Build Your Life on the Rock, part 3 (a Sermon on the Mount series)
Introduction: The Danger of Public Piety We continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount, the essential blueprint for building your life on the Rock (Matthew 7:24–27). In the previous section, Jesus established the internal character required for true righteousness. Now, He addresses the practice of that righteousness—the godly activities, or acts of piety,…
How to Build Your Life on the Rock, part 2 (a Sermon on the Mount series)
Introduction: The Blueprint for an Unsinkable Life In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus laid out the foundational character of a life God approves of: True Blessedness (Part 1). But a life built on the Rock is not meant to be a private fortress; it is designed to be a compelling, transformative influence on the…
How to Build Your Life on the Rock, part 1 (a Sermon on the Mount series)
Introduction: The Foundation of an Unsinkable Life We all seek to build a good life—a life of stability, purpose, and enduring happiness. But what happens when the inevitable storms hit? Where can we find a foundation that won’t crumble under the weight of trials, pressure, and uncertainty? Jesus, in the climax of His monumental teaching…
The End-Time Messenger, Part 2: Discerning God’s Final Call
This article, the second in our series “Bible Answers on the End-Time Message,” continues our exploration of a highly debated topic within Christianity: the role and identity of an end-time messenger. We continue to ground our discussion in Malachi 4:5-6 (NASB 2020): “Behold, I am going to send you Elijah the prophet before the coming…
The End-Time Messenger: A Biblical Examination
The question of whether God continues to send messengers to His church in the last days is a topic that divides Christian denominations. From the Iglesia ni Cristo to Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, and various “End-Time message” believers, some churches firmly believe in the ongoing role of a divine emissary. Within this group, further questions arise…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 7: Abrahamic Covenant: Forerunner of the Gospel
Having explored creation, the fall, regeneration, and God’s design for marriage, we now come to a pivotal moment in Genesis, and indeed in redemptive history: the call of Abraham and the establishment of the Abrahamic Covenant. This covenant forms the very foundation for God’s plan of salvation, not just for a chosen people, but for…