“Count it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing (James 1:2-4).” Discovering Strength and Purpose Amid Trials Waiting on God is one of the profound spiritual…
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose (Rom. 8:28 NRSVUE) Reflections on Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” – Romans 8:28 This beloved verse from…
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Heb. 11:1). Faith, as a concept and language, resonates deeply in human experience, transcending boundaries of culture and tradition. It embodies both the act of trusting and believing and the substance of the beliefs that guide and shape lives. To say that one “has faith” indicates…
“Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “ ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and…
For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is God’s saving power for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek (Rom. 1:16). Engaging with Creation, Sin, and Redemption Introduction Romans 1:16 declares, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel. It is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to…
For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!” it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs: heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if we in fact suffer with him so…
You have been born anew, not of perishable but of imperishable seed, through the living and enduring word of God (1 Pet. 1:23). Enduring Truth and Eternal Life “For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God” – 1 Peter 1:23. The verse from 1 Peter 1:23 speaks…
You have been born anew, not of perishable but of imperishable seed, through the living and enduring word of God (1 Pet. 1:23). Understanding the “Incorruptible Seed” The concept of the “incorruptible seed,” as referenced in 1 Peter 1:23, holds profound significance in Christian theology. This phrase highlights the life-changing power of the Word of God. It is seen as…
Indeed, the word is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides the soul from the spirit, joints from the marrow, it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart (Heb. 4:12). The Relevance of God’s Word The Bible is not just an ancient book filled with stories and teachings. It is…
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