Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 2b: The Doctrine of Man
In our previous discussion on the Doctrine of Man, we established humanity as God’s unique creation, made in His image, as male and female, and as living persons. We now delve deeper into the nature of this “living person,” exploring a fundamental question: Is man a dichotomy or a trichotomy?…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 2a: The Doctrine of Man
In our previous article, we explored the grand Doctrine of Creation, establishing God as the sole, sovereign Creator of all things ex nihilo. As we delve into the second foundational doctrine in our series, “Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines,” we turn our attention to the pinnacle of God’s creative…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 1: The Doctrine of Creation
The book of Genesis stands as the foundational text for many core doctrines of the Christian faith. This series, “Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines,” aims to establish the profound importance of this ancient book in shaping our understanding of fundamental biblical truths and to explore the very bedrock upon…
No Other Gospel (part 2)
In his passionate letter to the Galatians, the Apostle Paul issues a stern and urgent warning. He marvels, with a tone of shocked disbelief, that the believers are “turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel” (Galatians 1:6). He is…
No Other Gospel (part 1)
The Apostle Paul opens his letter to the churches in Galatia not with his usual warm greetings, but with a tone of urgent astonishment. “I marvel,” he writes, “that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel” (Galatians…
Faith That Works: An Exposition of James 2:14-26
The concept of faith is a cornerstone of the Christian life. The sinner is saved by faith (Ephesians 2:8-9), the believer is called to walk by faith (2 Corinthians 5:7), and without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). Indeed, the Bible posits that whatever is done apart…
God’s Promise to Those Who Fear Him: A Beacon of Hope Amidst Despair
The book of Malachi reaches its crescendo with God’s sixth and final message to Israel, delivered through His faithful prophet. In Malachi 3:13-4:6, God confronts the arrogant words of His people, contrasting them sharply with the quiet devotion of those who genuinely fear Him. This passage serves as a powerful…
God Calls for Israel to Return to Him: A Plea for Faithfulness
In the unfolding drama of Malachi, God has meticulously laid bare Israel’s spiritual decline. He first affirmed His unwavering love, then pointedly rebuked the priesthood for their profound disrespect. Now, in His fifth message (Malachi 3:6-12), God addresses two incredulous questions from the people: “How shall we return?” and “How…
God Promises to Show There Is a God of Justice
The book of Malachi continues to unfold God’s interactions with a wayward Israel. Having confirmed His enduring love in the first message and rebuked the priesthood’s disrespect in the second, God now turns His attention to the nation’s profound unfaithfulness. In Malachi 2:17 – 3:5, we find God’s third message,…