Modern Bible Commentary On Romans 7

Do you not know, brothers and sisters, for I am speaking to those who know the law—that the law has authority over someone only as long as that person lives? 2 For example, by law a married woman is bound to her husband as long as he is alive, but if her husband dies, she is released... Continue Reading →

Modern Bible Commentary On Romans 4

What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.”  The righteousness of God does not come from obedience... Continue Reading →

Modern Bible Commentary on James 5

Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming on you. 2 Your riches are corrupted and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and your silver are corroded, and their corrosion will be for a testimony against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up your treasure in the last... Continue Reading →

Daily Devotional: Jesus Is Your Shelter In Life’s Storms

Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28 These comforting words are spoken by Jesus, the Son of God. He reassured his disciples and all who would follow Him that they can find rest for their souls. When we abide in the... Continue Reading →

Modern Bible Commentary on James 1:19-27

19 So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls (WEB). The Bible clearly speaks... 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 →

The Apostle Paul Shares the Gospel in Corinth, a Metropolis City

Paul left Athens, a university city, and went to Corinth, a metropolis city. Corinth was Paul’s last major place of witness on his second missionary journey. It was 46 miles west of Athens, and both politically and economically affluent. Corinth was known for Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, and here devotees promoted immorality in... Continue Reading →

What is the Difference Between General and Special Revelation?

The Psalmist proclaims: “Heaven is declaring God’s glory; the sky is proclaiming his handiwork (Ps. 19:1)." Next, David states in verse 7, “The Lord’s instruction is perfect, reviving one’s very being." These two statements have often been associated with general and special revelation because they both unveil the character of God. In this paper, I... Continue Reading →

How was Jesus both Fully God and Fully Man?

Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully man---yet is one person. In this essay, I will defend the dual nature of Christ’s humanity and deity. Then, I will explain why this reality is crucial for the salvation of the world. The duality of Christ begins in Mary’s womb. The Bible states: “that which is... Continue Reading →

The 4 Major Themes of the Bible: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration

There are 4 main themes that interconnect the history of the Judeo-Christian worldview. The first is creation. In the beginning, God created time and the universe by His power, turning nothing into something (ex-nihilo). He created the stars, galaxies, fish, cucumbers, trees, giraffes, and his greatest work of all, humankind. God placed the man Adam... Continue Reading →

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