Whole Gospel To Whole World
I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.2 God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. Throughout Paul's epistle to the Romans, he reaffirms that God has not rejected His own people. The Greek word for reject, ἀπώσατο, means... Continue Reading →
Tattoos are more popular than ever before. Did you know that as many as 145 million Americans (44%) have a tattoo? According to the Wall Street Journal, the number of people getting tattoos are increasing 7.7% annually. Since this practice affects most of the culture, it's important to ask: What does the Bible say about... Continue Reading →
When you trust in GodDespite your circumstancesYou will find freedom. We live in a broken world. It is difficult to trust in God during suffering and hardship. However, despite your circumstances, when you trust in God, you will find freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17 states: "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of... Continue Reading →
Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. 2 For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. 3 Since they did not know the righteousness of God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit... Continue Reading →
I believe it is wise for Christians to abstain from drinking alcohol. This doesn't mean alcohol is a sin. Nor does it mean that believers can't have a beer or glass of wine. The Bible only condemns drunkenness (Prov. 23:29-35; Eph. 5:18). However, I do believe it is prudent to abstain from alcohol for many... Continue Reading →
Don't treat Hebrews subhuman! If you don't let my people go Your city will lie in ruins. The Lord my God says so. Pharaoh laughed---I have my own gods. They will serve and protect me. My magicians create snakes from rods. I will not let your people go free. Then 10 plagues will surely arise... Continue Reading →
I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit— 2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my people, those of my own race, 4 the people of Israel. Chapters 9-11 of the Book of... Continue Reading →
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the works of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge (Ps 19:1-2). Heavenly Father, the heavens declare your glory. The word declare in Hebrew, מְֽסַפְּרִ֥ים, means to take account of or reckon. There is this divine assurance... Continue Reading →
The providence of God matters today. Providence is defined as "the protective care and guidance of God." Providence encompasses God's sovereignty to continually uphold, guide, and care for his creation (Dan. 4:35; Prov. 16:33; Rom 8:28). His intimate involvement in creation expresses this notion of being a relational God. Philippians 4:19 states this well: "And... Continue Reading →
The Creator madeFish, stars, trees, lakes, birds, dogs, seas. Also---you and me. The Creator is an artist. He brilliantly crafted the visible universe. All the fish in the sea and land animals were designed by God's providential mind. The distant galaxies and stars---he fashioned for the world to see. Not only did He create the... Continue Reading →
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