Month: February 2025
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The Wisdom of God in the Foolishness of Men
“Too often the scholarly exposition of Scripture is an activity which circumnavigates the globe to get next door, obscures the simplest truth to the average person, and greatly impresses the scholar’s groupies.” Ed Ross The world is drawn to wisdom that dazzles. It celebrates strength, esteems power, and prizes intellect.…
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Who is God?
The essence of God is defined as love, present in the Trinity, which transcends human understanding. This love coexists with justice and righteousness, addressing sin without moral indifference. Through Christ’s sacrifice, God’s love and justice harmonize, offering redemption. True righteousness comes from faith in Christ, not human achievements.
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The Seal of Salvation: The Spirit of Christ in Us
The evidence of true salvation lies in the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, not in words or rituals. When a sinner believes in Christ, God takes residence within them permanently. The Spirit confirms salvation, transforms lives, and reassures believers of their everlasting connection to Christ, providing strength and guidance…
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The Church: Serving Christ or Merchandisers?
In today’s church, a troubling pattern has emerged. Many pastors struggle to write sermons without relying on commercial helps. Teachers no longer labor over the Word, seeking truth through diligent study and prayer; instead, they lean on prepackaged study guides. And if shepherds and teachers fail to depend on the…
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Avenues of Grace, Not Works of Merit
Spiritual disciplines, like prayer and Bible reading, are vital for Christians but often misinterpreted as burdensome duties to earn God’s favor. True understanding reveals them as avenues of grace rooted in God’s acceptance through Christ. By remaining in Him, believers experience spiritual transformation naturally rather than through mere effort.
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When Money Becomes a Hindrance to the Gospel
Money itself is not evil, but Scripture is clear about the dangers it presents. Paul warns, “For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows” (1 Timothy 6:10, BSB). Money…
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Peter’s Sifting and Christ’s Intercession
When the apostle Peter struck Malchus, cutting off his ear in the heat of the moment, Jesus responded not with anger but with compassion—restoring the ear and showing divine grace. This moment speaks volumes about forgiveness and peace.
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Jesus’ Astonishing Claim
The night before His crucifixion, our Lord makes an astonishing claim. Of all the “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John, none is more sweeping than this: “I am the true vine, and My Father is the gardener” (John 15:1, BSB). Then He adds, “I am the vine; you…
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The Unseen Makes It Worthwhile
Ministry in the gospel is not for the selfish, the stingy, or the faint of heart. Preaching Christ is no task for those seeking ease, nor for those with thin skin. It is not a calling for those who take themselves too seriously, but for those who take the Lord…
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