The Lord reigns, and he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established, firm and secure. Your throne was established long ago; you are from all eternity (Ps. 93:1-2). Heavenly Father, you exercise sovereign rule over the entire universe. Your steadfast love and mercy... Continue Reading →
Verse of The Day: James 1:12 Teaches Believers To Remain Steadfast Under Trial
"Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him." -James 1:12 James---the brother of Jesus, was one of the chief leaders in the church at Jerusalem. James, along with Peter and Paul,... Continue Reading →
13 Metaphors That Teach Spiritual Truths In The Gospel of John
In the gospel of John, Jesus taught 13 physical realities that illustrated spiritual truths: light, the Jerusalem temple, physical birth, wind, water, food, bread, flesh and blood, door, shepherd, vine, cup, and breath. These tangible metaphors helped enlighten believers with the spiritual realities of the Judeo-Christian worldview. Thus, the goal of this article is to... Continue Reading →
Verse of the Day: The Word of God Is Alive And Active
"For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword. It penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the the heart." -Hebrews 4:12 Many scholars attribute the author of the Book of Hebrews to the Apostle Paul. Hebrews was written around... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Find Your Passion In Life And Pursue It For The Glory of God
"Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." -Psalm 37:4 Growing up, my Dad would always tell me: "Do what you are passionate about." Clearly, he still emulates this philosophy with his zeal as a physical therapist. He can talk for hours about the benefits of the profession... Continue Reading →
Modern Bible Commentary on James 4
Where do wars and fightings among you come from? Don’t they come from your pleasures that war in your members? 2 You lust, and don’t have. You murder and covet, and can’t obtain. You fight and make war. You don’t have, because you don’t ask. 3 You ask, and don’t receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that... Continue Reading →
Is Christianity More About A Relationship Than A Religion?
"Christianity is not about a religion. It's about a relationship." Have you heard this statement before? It's partially true. The Judeo-Christian worldview is indeed about a relationship with God. However, it's technically still a religion. Let me explain. Religion Defined A religion is defined as, "the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power,... Continue Reading →
What Does The Bible Say About Messianic Judaism?
In this article, I want to discuss several aspects of the Messianic Judaism faith. First, what is Messianic Judaism? Second, what are the similarities and differences between Messianic Judaism and Rabbinic Judaism? Third, what are the common and distinct features between Messianic Judaism and Gentile Christianity? What is Messianic Judaism? In David Chernoff's booklet entitled:... Continue Reading →
If God Is All-Powerful And Loving, Why Does He Permit Evil And Suffering?
According to the Bible, God is loving (1 John 4), just (Isaiah 6:3), and sovereign (Psalm 96:13). This informs the reader of two truths: (1) God is capable of preventing evil and (2) He desires to rid the world of evil and suffering. However, if these two propositions are true, then why does God still... Continue Reading →
What Does the Bible Teach About Satan And Why Does the Culture Depict Him So Wrongly?
"And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light." -2 Cor. 11:14 This short verse alone is antithetical to how the culture envisions Satan. The culture dresses that old serpent, the devil, as a scary gargoyle with horns coming out of his forehead. The world caricatures him as this red creature with... Continue Reading →