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 reject...
Circumcision was first commanded by God to Abraham in Genesis 17:9–14. God established a covenant with Abraham and his descendants, saying, "This is My covenant which you shall keep, between Me and you and your descendants after you: Every male child among you...
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...
From the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, casting out demons was a public and powerful demonstration of His authority. In Mark 1:23-26, “Now there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out... But Jesus rebuked him, saying, ‘Be quiet, and...
Priscilla, also referred to as Prisca, is introduced in Acts 18:2, where Paul meets her and her husband Aquila in Corinth. Scripture says, “And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla…” They had...
Polycarp was born between AD 69 and 70 to Christian parents and became a disciple of the Apostle John. This direct tutelage positioned him as a vital link between the apostolic era and subsequent generations. Irenaeus, his pupil, attested that Polycarp was...
The Greek word apologia (ἀπολογία) means a reasoned defense, a formal justification, or an answer for one’s beliefs or actions. It doesn’t imply being defensive or argumentative—it speaks of standing firm with clarity and conviction. The word is used repeatedly in...
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...
