"After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. "Follow me," Jesus said to him, and Levi got up, left everything and followed him (Lk. 5:27)." I remember the day God called me to be a disciple of His. Beforehand, I was an unchurched,... 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 →
Modern Bible Commentary on James 1:1-18
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 →
Poem: Nature’s Faith
The sun is faithful. It rises and sets Each and every day It never forgets. The fields are patient. They wait for the rays. To give plants energy Despite cloudy days. The animals are loyal. Being devoted to the sun. Soaking up the power To fight, jump, and run. The Earth is trustworthy To partner... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: A Seed In Good Soil
Obeying God's Word Will flourish your needy soul. A seed in rich soil. When we obey God's word, we will flourish. Spiritual growth happens when we cling to the words of life. When we are surrounded by good soil, such as church, the Bible, prayer, and faith, it gives us a great opportunity to grow.... Continue Reading →
7 Reasons Why You Should Start A Christian Blog
There are at least 7 reasons why you should start a Christian blog. Christian blogging cultivates spiritual growth, provides opportunity for world evangelism, imparts a positive influence on the culture, allows opportunity to defend the truth in love, honors God, extends hope to the broken-hearted, and makes disciples for Jesus. In this article, let's discuss... Continue Reading →
Is Faith Alone in Christ Alone Biblical?
Last week, I had an interesting conversation with a friend on Facebook. Both of us noticed many churches use the identifiable slogan, "faith alone in Christ alone." But what exactly does that mean? And is it biblical? My friend argued that simply because some groups summarize their position with a recognizable slogan does not mean... Continue Reading →
Faith and Works: Two Sides of the Same Coin
"What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them?"- James 2:14 A family is on a road trip to the Grand Canyon. Shortly before they arrive, a young man comes out from nowhere and tells them to pull over quickly. "Don't... Continue Reading →
Trusting in God’s Strength through Trials
We depend on many things to get us through our daily lives. A couple of months ago, I was driving to the college campus and I hit a huge pot hole. I didn’t realize it at the time, but air was slowly leaking and I continued to drive on it back home. The next day I got... Continue Reading →
During Times of Great Difficulty, God Is All You Need To Be Encouraged
We can often feel overwhelmed by our circumstances. For many people, the pressure of finals, school, traveling, and holiday seasons can get us down. For me, I can get overwhelmed with traveling. Several years ago, my wife, son, and I flew to Ukraine and had a wonderful time. It was great, believe me! But on... Continue Reading →