Few phrases are as central to the gospel as Jesus’ words: “You must be ain/">born again.” (John 3:7). Those words were spoken to Nicodemus, a teacher of Israel. This command revealed that salvation is not gained by lineage, learning, or...
God has a personal covenant Name in Scripture... the four Hebrew letters often written as YHWH. In English Bibles (including the NKJV) this Name is usually represented by “LORD” in all caps. For clarity in this study, we will refer to the divine Name as...
This study will explore what “blessing” and “curse” mean in Scripture, how these words are used, and how they culminate in the cross of Jesus Christ. We will look closely at the Old and New Testaments, trace covenant promises and warnings,...
Onesimus is mentioned briefly in Paul’s short but powerful letter to Philemon, and again in the closing greetings of Colossians. He was a bondservant (a slave), once belonging to Philemon, a Christian and fellow laborer of Paul. This account reveals...
1 Corinthians 2 pulls back the curtain on how God works. Paul says God’s plan to save the world centers on “Jesus Christ and Him crucified”, and it is so unexpected that both human rulers and demons/">demonic powers missed it. He writes,...
Bethel, meaning “House of God” in Hebrew, appears repeatedly in Scripture as a place of divine encounters, covenant renewal, and both faith and failure. It becomes a recurring symbol of worship, promise, and God’s presence. Let's explore the...
One of the most striking confrontations in the New Testament occurs between two pillars of the early church, Paul and Peter. The event is recorded in Galatians 2:11–14, where Paul publicly rebuked Peter at Antioch. This passage raises important questions:...
David had sinned. Then he ordered a census of Israel, which is something God did not command. It was an act rooted in pride and control, not dependent on the Lord. The result was judgment. God gave David three choices for punishment: famine, fleeing before enemies,...
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...
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...
