So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ: be reconciled to God. For our sake God made the one who knew no sin to be sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God (2 Cor. 5:20-21). Embracing the Call to Reconciliation and Righteousness As…
Personal Reflection “… and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Gal. 2:20) Growing in Faith as a Single Mother I look back on a…
First, seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness. Then all these things will be given to you as well (Matthew 6:33). Modeling the Values of God’s Kingdom The Sermon on the Mount is recorded in the Gospel of Matthew (chapters 5-7). It stands as one of the most profound passages in the Bible. It offers a vision for how…
In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing clearly the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God (2 Cor. 4:4). Reflections on 2 Corinthians 4:4 2 Corinthians 4:4 is a profound verse that speaks to the spiritual realities of our…
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Heb. 11:1). The Edge of Hope: Embracing Possibilities in Uncertainty An Ode to the Resilient Human Spirit Hope is a curious thing. It flutters on the periphery of despair, often at its most radiant when all seems lost. At its essence, hope is not merely a…
For the time is coming when people will not put up with sound teaching, but, having their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own desires (2 Tim. 4:3). Insights from 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy Preaching sound doctrine is a fundamental aspect of Christian ministry. This is underscored by several key passages in the letters…
If the foundations be destroyed what can the righteous do? Psalm 11:3 When Foundations Are Shaken: What Can the Righteous Do? Reflections on Psalm 11:3 In our lives, we often face moments of profound uncertainty and upheaval. These times can make us question the very foundations upon which our beliefs, values, and society are built. Psalm 11:3 poignantly asks, “When the…
If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do” (Ps. 11:3)? Psalm 11:1-7 The ancient words of Psalm 11:1-7 pose a profound question. The psalmist asks, “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” This query resonates deeply, not only in the context of the psalm’s time. It also resonates in our modern era, where the stability…
The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever (Ps. 119:160). In the Christian faith, the concept of truth is foundational. It is intrinsically linked to the nature and character of God. The Bible, regarded as the inspired Word of God, is considered the ultimate source of truth for believers. This entry explores…
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