Whole Gospel To Whole World
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 →
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter of the Bible. The Lord has devoted 176 verses from Scripture to uplift His laws, decrees, and righteous commandments. We live in a world today where God's precepts are not taken seriously, even in the Judeo-Christian community. May this chapter be a staunch reminder that God desires that we... Continue Reading →
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are in the Dispersion: Greetings. The book of James was most likely written by James, the brother of Jesus around 50 AD. Each epistle usually begins with a greeting or salutation similar to the one stated here. James identifies... Continue Reading →
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 →
"Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn." -Romans 12:15 The apostle Paul taught us to become all things to all people so that the world will see the light of the glory of God and be saved (1 Cor. 9:22). Here in the book of Romans, Paul reiterates the same concept. He... Continue Reading →
Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb (Ps. 37:1-2) Heavenly Father, you protect us from evil. Remind us not to be worried about evildoers or envious of what they have. We know that the righteous shall live... Continue Reading →
We live in a world today where prejudgment is ingrained within our sinful psyche. Instead of looking at the heart or intention of the person first, we often jump ahead to a faulty hypothesis as to why that person acted this or that way. Hastily judging others can lead to bearing false witness. As Christians,... Continue Reading →
"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 →
Have you ever seen the GEIKO commercial where Cynthia advises her new neighbors to conform to the strict guidelines of the Homeowner's Association (HOA) in their neighborhood? It starts with a middle-aged couple talking about how the neighborhood is great, the school district is fantastic, and how the HOA is very involved. In the next... Continue Reading →
The modern church today does their best to be relevant to non-churchy people. I can understand this strategy, considering Scripture teaches us to become all things to all people for the sake of the gospel (1 Cor. 9:23). We should overcome our traditions and idiosyncrasies in order to meet the culture where they are and... Continue Reading →
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