My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge! Because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me and since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children (Hos. 4:6). “My People Perish for a Lack of Knowledge” The phrase “My people perish for a lack of knowledge,” found in Hosea 4:6,…
“Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, and plead the widow’s cause” (Isa. 61:8). A Reflection on Justice Through the Lens of Scripture The Bible is a timeless guide that emphasizes justice as a foundational principle of divine will and human responsibility. We live in a world rife with grave injustice. Vulnerable citizens and…
“The Helper is the Holy Spirit. The Father will send Him in My name. He will teach you all things. He will bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” Understanding the Spirit’s Leadership in the Life of a Believer The Holy Spirit is often referred to as the “Helper” in the Bible. It is a divine…
When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come (Jn. 16:13). The Role of the Holy Spirit in a Believer’s Life The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is central…
For what the flesh desires is opposed to the Spirit, and what the Spirit desires is opposed to the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to prevent you from doing what you want (Gal. 5:17). Living in the Flesh The concept of “living in the flesh” is outlined in Galatians 5. It captures the tension between human nature…
My brothers and sisters, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted (Gal. 6:1). A Biblical Exploration of Spiritual Maturity and Restoration Galatians 6:1 is a profound verse that provides insight into the role of spiritually mature…
“May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen” (Gal. 6:18). A Reflection on Christian Living and Spiritual Priorities Galatians 6 offers a profound and practical guide to Christian living. It emphasizes mutual care and the principle of sowing and reaping. The chapter highlights the significance of the cross and the life-changing power…
”… thus nullifying the word of God through your tradition that you have handed on. And you do many things like this.” (Mark 7:13) Reflections on Mark 7:13 In Mark 7, Jesus confronts the Pharisees and scribes. They accuse His disciples of violating Jewish traditions. This is because the disciples do not adhere to the ritual of washing their hands…
I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— not that there is another gospel, but there are some who are confusing you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ (Gal. 1:6-7). A Biblical Exhortation from Galatians 1:6-9 and 2 Corinthians 11:14 The…
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