Ephesians 1:4 is one of the most discussed verses in the New Testament, and often one of the most misinterpreted. Paul writes, “just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love.”...
Anger is one of the most misunderstood emotions in the Christian life. Many believers assume that all anger is sinful, but the Scriptures reveal both righteous and unrighteous anger. The difference is not the emotion itself, but the cause, the motive, and the way...
The story of America’s founding begins long before 1776. It begins in 1620, when a small band of Pilgrims sailed across the Atlantic seeking freedom to worship God. Their very first political document, written aboard the Mayflower, reveals the Christian...
Deuteronomy is more than a book of laws; it is the final sermon of Moses to a new generation standing on the edge of promise. In its pages, we hear a shepherd-turned-leader pleading with God"s people to remember the Lord, to love Him with all their heart, and to...
In the pages of the New Testament, some names appear only briefly, yet their lives shine as examples for the church. Epaphroditus is one of these. Mentioned primarily in Paul’s letter to the Philippians, he shows us the beauty of quiet faithfulness,...
Two mountains rise over the valley of Shechem in central Israel. Mount Gerizim stands to the south, Mount Ebal to the north. Between them the Lord staged a covenant drama that still speaks. One mountain was appointed for blessing, the other for curse. The people...
When Israel asked for a king, God had already given a charter that would govern the throne. Unlike the nations, Israel’s king was to sit under the Word, not above it. The centerpiece of that charter is startling and beautiful: the king must write his own copy...
Psalm 27 is one of David’s most beloved songs of trust. It begins with a bold declaration of confidence in the LORD and ends with a humble prayer for His presence and deliverance. In this psalm, we see the tension between fearless faith and honest pleading....
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...
