faith
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The tale of God’s people is never the triumph of the strong but the rescue of the broken. It is the story of prodigals embraced, wanderers found, and sinners justified by grace. The doctrine of election, far from being a cold decree, is woven into these stories like a golden thread, showing how God delights…
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Before coming to Christ, the phrase “I am a God-fearing man” can sound strange, even backwards. Why would anyone boast of fearing God? Yet once the heart is awakened by faith, the words no longer carry the sting of terror but the weight of reverence. To fear God is not to run from Him, but…
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A common charge against Christianity is that it is unjust. Critics say we suffer because Eve reached for forbidden fruit, as though God punishes the children for the mother’s crime. To them, Christianity seems illogical, the story of guilt unfairly inherited. But this objection falters once we see sin not as a legal trick but…
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Every shepherd has a deep love for his flock. So much love that when a lamb is born, he will stand watch by its side. He knows that for many reasons a mother might turn her lamb away. She may be weak, afraid, or unable to care for more than one. Whatever the reason, the…
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The charge that the Bible is corrupt is repeated often enough that many accept it without question. Atheists say it. Jewish anti-missionaries say it. Muslims say it. But repetition does not make a lie true. When the evidence is examined with clear eyes, the accusation collapses. The New Testament is not a book floating in…
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When Jesus of Nazareth walked the streets of Judea, His works astonished the crowds and unsettled the leaders. He healed the blind, opened the ears of the deaf, cleansed lepers, stilled storms, cast out legions of demons, and even called the dead back to life. These were not hidden deeds whispered about in secret corners.…
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This is a question worth carrying into every part of life. Whether you are seeking God, talking with friends, or even in a disagreement with your spouse, the way you approach the conversation will decide whether it becomes fruitful or damaging. Are you truly after the truth, or are you simply trying to win? Jesus…
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When considering the identity of Jesus of Nazareth, the options are limited. He cannot be reduced to a vague moral teacher or a misunderstood prophet. His life, words, and the events surrounding His death force us to confront a direct question: Was Jesus telling the truth about who He was, or was He a deceiver,…
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When I first read the Gospels, one thing that struck me was how easily many of the Pharisees rejected Christ. They saw Him heal the sick, restore sight to the blind, open the ears of the deaf, and even raise the dead. Yet they still turned away from Him. Corruption in Leadership The religious leadership…
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In the ancient world, especially in the regions the Bible describes, it is believed that over half the population lived in some form of slavery or servitude. Slavery in the Bible’s context was very different from the race-based chattel slavery of the American South during the 19th century. In biblical times, slaves were predominantly: Captured…
Booger McLovin 