Category: God

Healing Begins When We Tell the Whole Truth

Jesus’ words in John 8:32, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free,” point to more than knowledge or honesty. They reveal the freedom that comes from receiving His truth, following His teaching, and allowing Him to heal old wounds. In Christ, truth not only exposes what is broken—it restores, renews, and sets us free. Real…

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What Is the Righteousness of God? Understanding His Justice and Holiness Part 2

A biblical reflection on the character of God and the foundation of His righteous rule   Introduction   When we talk about the righteousness of God, we are talking about the simple but powerful truth that God always does what is right. He is never unfair, never dishonest, never confused, and never moved by selfish motives. Everything He does flows from who…

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What Is the Righteousness of God? Understanding God’s Justice and Holiness

“Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you.” (Ps. 89:14) When we hear the phrase “the righteousness of God,” it can sound like a big church word. But in simple terms, it means this: God always does what is right. He is fair, faithful, pure, and true in everything He says and does. …

Sovereignty in God’s Whole Being 

When we say God is sovereign, we do not mean He is only in control of some things. We mean His sovereignty is part of everything He is. God is sovereign in His power, His mercy, His love, and His grace. Nothing about God is weak, accidental, or dependent on man’s approval.  God Is Sovereign in His Power  God uses…

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Divine Providence in the Bible: Trusting God’s Sovereign Plan

When someone says, “God made this happen,” or “This must be God’s will,” we should slow down and think carefully. It is easy to want something badly, see it happen, and assume that God approved it exactly the way we wanted. But the Bible teaches us to understand God’s providence by first understanding who God is.  First, God Is Sovereign …

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God’s Perfect Justice: A Biblical and Everyday Perspective

God’s justice can sound like a big church word, but the idea is simple: God always does what is right. He never cheats, never overlooks the truth, never plays favorites, and never makes a bad judgment. His justice is not something He turns on and off. It is part of who He is.  God Always Does What Is Right  The…

The Heart and Hope of the Gospel

The book of Romans explains the gospel in a clear and powerful way. In simple words, the gospel is the good news that God saves guilty sinners through faith in Jesus Christ. It tells us the truth about our sin, shows us God’s way of salvation, gives us hope for today and eternity, and teaches us how saved people should…

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Jesus Paid It Once and for All: The Power of His Sacrifice

Hebrews 10:10 says, “And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” Romans 6:10 says, “The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God.” These verses remind us of one powerful truth: Jesus did not have to…

Search Me, O God: Finding Healing Through a Surrendered Heart

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns.” This prayer from Psalm 139:23 is simple, but it is powerful. It is a way of saying, “Lord, look inside me. Show me what I cannot see. Heal what is broken. Clean out what does not belong.”  Sometimes we know something is wrong in our hearts,…