Understanding the Righteousness of God in Everyday Terms Let’s break down a big idea from the Bible in simple words: if you believe in Jesus Christ, God sees you as good, right, and just—not because of anything you’ve done, but because of what Jesus did. In fact, the Bible says that through Jesus, we actually become the righteousness of God.…
Rediscovering the Heart of the Christian Message In recent years, the essence of the gospel has seemed to fade into the background, particularly in certain spheres of Christian media and ministry. This question—“Whatever happened to the Gospel?”—resurfaces time and time again, especially when one attends some churches or tunes into Christian television. Is Christianity Becoming All About Money? For many…
Understanding a Powerful Call for Justice You might have heard the phrase “Let justice roll down like water” in speeches or on posters at rallies. But what does it really mean, and where does it come from? Biblical Roots and Simple Meaning This phrase is actually a quote from the Old Testament, in the Book of Amos (Amos 5:24). Amos…
Understanding the Heart of Justice Through Ancient Voices When people hear the word “prophet,” many picture someone predicting the future, shouting mysterious warnings, or performing miracles. While those images have some truth, the Old Testament prophets were much more than fortune-tellers or mystical figures. They were courageous individuals who spoke out about some of the most important issues of their…
Exploring the Depths of Justice and Righteousness in Jewish Tradition When we think of justice, we often imagine legal systems, courts, and laws. In the Hebrew language, the word mishpat (מִשְׁפָּט) also translates to “justice.” It carries a much broader and deeper meaning than you expect. It’s not just about fairness in courtrooms. It touches all aspects of life and…
Understanding the Signs and Embracing Divine Purpose Recognizing the Signs In Luke 12:54-56, Jesus sharply calls out the hypocrisy of those who can interpret the physical signs of the earth and sky but fail to discern the spiritual significance of their time. He challenges us to go beyond surface-level understanding and delve into the meaning of the present era. This…
“Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; Mercy and truth go before You.” Psalm 89:14 Years ago the Lord said to me, “Your voice matters!” At times I’ve experienced a spirit of intimidation, fear, confusion coming against my voice and what I am called to ‘herald. I now understand that this has been an opportunity for the Lord…
“But instead we will remain strong and always sincere in our love as we express the truth. As Christians, we are instructed to “speak the truth in love”. Ephesians 4:15 (TPT) In pursuit of order and justice, Christianity places governments not in the place of God but in a place of accountability to God. [1] God never intended people to…
“But instead we will remain strong and always sincere in our love as we express the truth. As Christians, we are instructed to “speak the truth in love”. Ephesians 4:15 (TPT) In Part 1 Speaking The Truth In Love of this series, I referred to God’s plumb line of righteousness found in Amos 1:7-9. God is aligning His people because He loves us,…
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