Seven Churches of Revelation: The Church in Pergamum
Going on the road north from Smyrna you would travel along the coast for 40 miles, then you’d go northeast up the valley. Ten miles east from the shore was […]
10 Bible Verses About Forgiveness
Forgiveness is one of the core elements of Christianity. There is no other religion or supposed deity that offers forgiveness as God does. Forgiveness is the “intentional act of ceasing […]
What Was Mary’s Song?
When faced with an unbelievable situation, we often fall back on our upbringing, education, or experience to deal with it. Mary’s reaction to the announcement from the angel in Luke […]
Why Is Faith a Necessary Response to Grace?
Grace and Faith: The Response That Honors the Giver Faith answers grace with gratitude, because allegiance and faithfulness are the proper human response to God’s gift in Christ. John’s signs […]
Covenant
Covenant Meaning in God’s One-Way Grant Covenant shows a sharp contrast. While syntheke conveys a mutual contract, diatheke illustrates God’s unilateral arrangement. Scripture consistently uses covenant language. The New Testament […]
God Meets You in Your Confusion
God Meets You in Your Confusion: A Story of Reassurance and Identity God meets Jacob in a moment of disorientation. After deceiving his brother and fleeing home, Jacob is filled […]
Do You Feel Forgotten?
Do You Feel Forgotten? Hope When God Seems Silent Hannah’s waiting reveals God’s faithful timing. The story of Hannah in 1 Samuel teaches us that even in grief and longing, […]
How Do You Remain Faithful to God When Life Has Been Terrible to You (Part 2)
How Do You Remain Faithful to God Part 2 When Life Feels Overwhelming and Hope Is Fading Discover how focusing on Jesus’ endurance on the cross strengthens your ability to […]