The True Essence of Christianity
The Bible often speaks about the importance of our attitude, not just our actions. In Philippians 2:5, the Apostle Paul challenges believers to “Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus.” This isn’t just a suggestion; it is the very essence of what it means to be…
Power Struggle: Choosing the Right Side
The world around us is filled with conflict. From ancient rivalries between kings and nations to the personal disputes we face every day, history is a testament to humanity’s constant struggle for power and control. We see this in the Old Testament, in the tension between Moses and Pharaoh, the…
Doing Business Till Jesus Comes: The Call to Profitable Servanthood
The words of Jesus often challenge our preconceived notions, and His parables are particularly potent in this regard. In Luke 19:11-15, Jesus tells the parable of the minas, a story that serves as a powerful reminder of what it truly means to be a follower of Christ. The core message…
The Mystery of Christ and The Blessing of the Gentiles
In his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul, writing as “the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles” (Ephesians 3:1), unveils one of the most profound truths of the Christian faith. He speaks of a “mystery,” a divine secret kept hidden for generations, which has now been revealed in…
The Overflowing of Life: Rivers of Living Water
Text: John 7:37-39 “Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. The one who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living…
Beware of the Spirit of Timidity: Embracing God’s Power, Love, and Discipline
Text: 2 Timothy 1:5-8 “For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelled in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well. For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which…
The Many Benefits of Right Fellowship
Text: Philippians 1:3-6; 1 John 1:6-7 “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now. For I am confident of this very thing,…
The Believer’s Good Confession
Text: 1 Timothy 6:11-14 “But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and for which you made the good confession in the presence…
The Believer’s Strength: Standing Firm in God’s Might
Text: Ephesians 6:10-11 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” In the tapestry of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, we find a…