In the early pages of Scripture, we find a moment that reveals the very heart of God’s faithfulness: a covenant made with Abraham that was not dependent on human ability, but entirely upon God’s grace. This moment, recorded in Genesis 15, is one of the most...
When the Apostle Paul traveled to Athens, he found a city consumed with idol worship. The Greeks prided themselves on their philosophy and religious devotion, yet in their attempt to cover all possibilities, they had erected an altar to an "Unknown God." This...
Psalm 22 is one of the most profound Messianic psalms in the Bible. Written by David under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, it vividly describes the suffering, agony, and ultimate triumph of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. When Jesus cried out from the cross, “My...
The Bible is clear: without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sins (Hebrews 9:22). From the very beginning, God established blood as the means of atonement, foreshadowing the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. His blood was not merely a symbolic...
The book of 1 John serves as a test of genuine faith, giving believers a way to examine their hearts and determine whether they truly know Jesus. In 1 John 2, the apostle John lays out three primary ways to evaluate our faith: through obedience, love, and...
Jesus makes it clear that following Him comes with a cost. In Matthew 16:24-25, He says, "Then Jesus said to His disciples, 'If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will...
The phrase “the Day of the Lord” appears throughout Scripture, often referring to a time of divine intervention and judgment. However, it is essential to distinguish between different uses of specific terms. The Day of the Lord occurs at the end of the 1,000-year...
Freedom is a word that gets used often, but few people truly understand what it means to be free in Christ. The world views freedom as the ability to do whatever we please, but the Bible teaches a different kind of freedom: one that liberates us from the bondage of...
Faith is central to salvation. The Greek word for faith, πίστις (pistis), conveys more than intellectual belief; it is a deep, unshakable trust, a confidence firmly planted and immovable. This kind of faith shapes not only what we believe but how we live. Hebrews...
History and Roots of Calvinism Calvinism traces its origins to John Calvin, a 16th-century reformer whose theological framework heavily relied on the works of Augustine of Hippo. Augustine himself was significantly influenced by Greek philosophy, particularly the...
