Understanding His Power, Our Rebellion, and His Unfailing Love God’s Sovereignty: A Power Beyond Limits Let’s start with a foundational truth: God is sovereign. This means He reigns over everything in heaven and on earth, and nothing happens outside His control. Psalm 103:19 reminds us, “The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all.” To…
A Layman’s Guide to Heschel’s Profound Concept Imagine God not as a distant, untouchable figure watching the world from afar. Envision God as someone who feels deeply. God grieves over human suffering. God is outraged by injustice and is moved by compassion. This is the essence of “Divine Pathos,” a concept developed by the Jewish theologian Abraham Joshua Heschel.1 Let’s…
Justice and Righteousness in a World of Unjust Laws, Politics, and Practices When grappling with the big questions of justice, inequality, and unfair practices in our world, many people turn to the Bible for wisdom and guidance. The Bible provides a clear picture of God’s heart when it comes to justice and righteousness. In simple terms, God stands firmly against…
Jesus’s Mission Explained ”“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind,to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” (Luke 4:18-19) Luke 4:18-19 is a powerful statement where Jesus explains…
Understanding 1 Corinthians 8:10 in Simple Terms Paul’s teachings in 1 Corinthians 8:10 seem ancient or unrelated at first glance. After all, how many people do we know who bow down to statues these days? But when we take a closer look, his message isn’t just about golden figures or carved idols. It’s about the choices we make. These choices…
Paul Talks to the People of Athens About the One True God Let’s break down what happens in Acts 17. Paul visits Athens, a city in ancient Greece. This city is famous for its great thinkers, culture, and many, many statues and idols. Paul Notices Something Odd in Athens While Paul was waiting for his friends in Athens, he couldn’t…
Understanding Unity and Equality in Simple Words “ From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.” (Acts 7:26) Have you ever wondered where everyone in the world comes from? Have you also wondered why there are so many different…
Why Racial Disharmony Is Not from God Have you ever stopped to wonder why the world sometimes feels so divided? Why people argue and fight over things like race, language, or where someone comes from? It’s easy to look at all the differences and forget that, deep down, we’re much more alike than we think. Let’s start with something important:…
Understanding Unity in Our Lives In Matthew 12:25, Jesus makes a powerful statement. It is simple yet profound: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation. Every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.” What does this mean, and how can it apply to our everyday lives? Let’s break it down in layman’s terms. The Importance of…
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