Christian Living

The Beatitudes: Broken Down

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus opens with a list of blessings that define the heart of Kingdom living. These are not mere suggestions for behavior, they describe the character of those who are truly His. Each Beatitude is rich with truth and finds harmony with...

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Putting Off the Old Man and Putting On the New

Paul’s exhortation to “put off the old man” and “put on the new” speaks to every believer’s transformation in Christ. It is not about moral improvement alone, but about being renewed in the very image of the Creator through redemption. Who Is the “Old Man”? Who Is...

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The Temptation of Jesus in the Wilderness

In the wilderness, Jesus faced temptation as our representative, led by the Spirit into a battleground of hunger, temptation, and identity. His victory affirms His perfect obedience. Obedience of the Second Adam, and serves as the blueprint for how we stand against...

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A Camel Going Through the Eye of a Needle: Matthew 19:24

Jesus’ words about the camel and the eye of a needle are among His most sobering. He wasn't using exaggeration for effect, He was declaring a spiritual reality about wealth, pride, and salvation. Let's examine this statement and its surrounding context to...

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The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

When the Holy Spirit indwells a believer, God does not give a portion or an influence but His full presence. This study examines how the Spirit comes to live in us, affirms His personal nature, and transforms us from the inside out. The Holy Spirit Is a Person, Not...

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Ezer: The Empowering Role of the Wife

In Genesis 2:18, God declares, “And the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.’” The Hebrew word translated “helper” is ezer (עֵזֶר). It is the term God chose when describing the creation of woman. Yet...

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False Gospels: A Biblical Warning

The gospel is the good news that Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3–4). It is received by faith alone, not by works. Ephesians 2:8–9 declares, “For by grace you have been saved...

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Counting It All Joy

Tribulation is not something we naturally rejoice in, yet Scripture commands us to see it differently. James 1:2–3 begins this truth, “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” This...

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The Blessed Hope

The phrase “the blessed hope” comes from Titus 2:13, which says, “Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.” This verse does not speak of death or judgment, but of an anticipated event, the appearing of Jesus...

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