Throughout Scripture, the phrase “the Last Day” appears as a prophetic marker for the culmination of this present age. It is not just a poetic image. It is a definitive moment in history, when the resurrection of the righteous takes place. This is not the end of...
Among the many titles of Jesus Christ, one is especially rich in prophetic meaning: “The Root of Jesse.” This title appears both in Old and New Testament, connecting the ancient promise to David’s father Jesse with the eternal kingship of Jesus. But why is Christ...
Every December, a familiar accusation resurfaces: “Christmas is pagan.” From internet videos to skeptical friends and even well-meaning Christians, the charge is that the celebration of Jesus’ birth on December 25 is rooted in sun worship, Roman festivals, or...
There is a final courtroom in the Word of God, where no one escapes, no one appeals, and no one is justified. It is called the Great White Throne Judgment. This is not a judgment of believers. It is not a review of rewards. It is the terrifying conclusion for every...
The star that led the wise men to Jesus is one of the most mysterious and debated signs in the nativity account. Over the centuries, scholars and skeptics alike have tried to explain it as a planetary alignment, a comet, or a supernova. But Scripture tells a far...
All throughout Scripture, there is a repeated phrase that might seem strange at first. "A sweet aroma to the Lord." We read it again and again in the books of Moses, and then it appears again in the New Testament with deeper meaning. God, who is Spirit, speaks of...
To be called an ambassador is no small thing. It means representation, authority, and responsibility. When Paul wrote to the church at Corinth and said, “Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:20), he wasn’t using flowery...
In our generation, deception often comes dressed in light. Many who claim the name of Christ are unknowingly embracing beliefs and practices that do not originate in the Word of God but from the New Age movement. The tragedy is not just in the error, but in how...
The word “rapture” does not appear in the English Bible, but the doctrine is most certainly there, rooted in Scripture, supported by patterns throughout biblical history, and anchored in the promises of Jesus Christ. The term comes from the Latin word rapio,...
When we think of great leaders in the New Testament, names like Paul, Peter, and John come to mind. But there are others... less prominent, yet absolutely essential to the advance of the gospel. Aquila is one such man. A tentmaker by trade, a Jew by heritage, and a...
