Prideful Deception
“Pride” is a misguided endeavor that prioritizes physical acceptance and inclusion when spiritual inclusion and acceptance are the epitome of true triumph. Furthermore, the shortsightedness of physical pride contradicts the logic of the eternal certainty that is only garnered through … Continued
Let Love Flow
Christ has called each of us to radiate His love in reciprocity because of His love for us. The Bible says, “We love because He first loved us.” (1 John 4:19). As Christians who embody the Spirit of love, our … Continued
Boots On The Ground
God came to earth, incarnating as the man Jesus and demonstrated how to serve our Creator in a meaningful and tangible way. He walked among us and talked with us and showed us the ultimate expression of that love by … Continued
Obedience and Compliance
There is an often-misunderstood distinction between the notions of obedience and compliance relative to the Christian experience. While obedience implies surrendering one’s sovereignty to the will of God, compliance connotes restrictions imposed by some external command or set of rules. … Continued
Messianic Synchronism
How do Christians know unequivocally that Jesus was the Christ? How does the timing of Jesus’ ministry confirm His identity as the Messiah? The prophecies of the Messiah were intricately woven into the scriptures, the history of Israel, Jewish theology, … Continued
Christianity Lite
Is the brand of Christianity being practiced today in much of the world an authentic portrait of the first century church? In the last few centuries many new teachings have infiltrated Christian theology and have resulted in a disjointed and … Continued
Putting Love Into Practice
The Bible tells us that God is love (1 John 4:8), and that we are to love God and each other (Matthew 22:37-39). If we are to walk as Jesus walked, we must step out in love and live lives … Continued
Any Given Easter
On any given Easter, millions of Christians worldwide come together to pay homage to Jesus of Nazareth and remember His sacrifice on the cross of Calvary. In somber services that elicit emotional responses through heart-wrenching hymns such as “The Old … Continued
Parabolic Insight
Jesus often spoke in parables. One day, “The disciples came to Him and asked, ‘Why do you speak to the people in parables?’ He replied, ‘The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, … Continued
The Hardening of Israel
The spiritual blindness of Israel resulted in the nation believing what they wanted to believe regarding prophesies about their Messiah, despite scriptures such as Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22. In the eyes of Judaism, Jesus was a failure as Messiah. … Continued