In Scripture, sin is not just a moral mistake or a bad habit; it is lawlessness. 1 John 3:4 defines it plainly: “Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness.” The Greek word for sin is "hamartia" (ἁμαρτία) which literally means “to miss the...
Galatians is one of the clearest, most forceful defenses of the Gospel of grace in all of Scripture. It confronts legalism head-on, rebukes compromise, and elevates the sufficiency of Christ above all else. Paul was writing to the churches in Galatia, a region in...
The Hebrew Roots Movement is a modern religious group that teaches believers in Jesus Christ must return to the “Hebrew roots” of the faith by keeping the Torah, observing the Sabbath on Saturday, following dietary laws, and keeping the appointed feasts. Many...
God's faithfulness to His people is woven from Genesis to Revelation. From the very beginning, His covenant with His people included the promise of His presence. In Deuteronomy 31:6, Moses tells Israel, “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of...
The term “blasphemy of the Holy Spirit” comes directly from the words of Jesus. In Matthew 12:31-32, He says, “Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men. Anyone who speaks a...
In a world full of confusion, weakness, and weariness, God did not leave us to navigate life alone. He gave us the Holy Spirit, our constant Helper, Comforter, and Guide, to walk with us in truth, strengthen us in struggle, and fill us with enduring joy. Jesus...
To wait on the Lord is not passive idleness or spiritual laziness; it is an active, expectant, faith-filled posture of the heart. It is trusting fully in the timing, power, and purpose of God without rushing ahead in the strength of the flesh. Waiting involves...
The Book of Hosea opens with a startling command. In Hosea 1:2, the Lord says, “Go, take yourself a wife of harlotry and children of harlotry, for the land has committed great harlotry by departing from the Lord.” Hosea, a prophet in the northern kingdom of Israel...
The word "Hosanna" is one of the most significant expressions in the New Testament, especially during Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. It is a word filled with prophetic meaning, expectation, and recognition of Jesus as the Messiah. To fully understand why...
The Parable of the Hidden Treasure is one of the shortest parables Jesus ever told, yet its message is profound. It speaks of the incomparable worth of the Kingdom of God and the radical response required to obtain it. The Parable in Scripture Jesus gives this...
