Greetings from Paul (Discovering the Heart of the Apostle)

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The Apostle Paul is motivated by a heart fully devoted to God's purposes, overflowing with love for others.

By examining these epistles’ backgrounds and greetings, we see Paul’s unwavering love for all Christians and commitment to the gospel amid diverse challenges. His letters address doctrinal truths and practical living, grounded in faith in Jesus Christ. Therefore, these books remain foundational for Christian belief and practice today. Galatians (AD 48–49 or AD 55) Paul addresses the churches in Galatia, Continue reading Greetings from Paul (Discovering the Heart of the Apostle)→

Perseverance and Endurance in the Christian Life

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Perseverance is more than mere endurance; it's an active, faithful commitment to God's path for us

Surprisingly, there is quite a bit of controversy surrounding perseverance and endurance in the Christian life. Some people believe they have to earn their salvation through a lifetime of good works. Some people believe they can lose their salvation without persevering and enduring to the end. And some people believe they don’t need to do any good works because God Continue reading Perseverance and Endurance in the Christian Life→

Add to your faith goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love

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Biblical exhortation to cultivate self-control and other virtues to deepen our faith, honor God, and resist false teachings

Peter urges us to add goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love to our faith (2 Peter 1:1-9). By cultivating self-control and other virtues, we prevent ineffectiveness and deepen our relationship with Christ. As followers, we’re called to grow and pursue godliness, honoring God and building up His church. Exhortation to Godly Living The Fellowship of Believers – Follow Continue reading Add to your faith goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love→

A personal note from Nebuchadnezzar II, the richest most powerful man who ever lived

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Nebuchadnezzar humbled by God because of his pride and refusal to honor God's sovereignty

Greetings from King Nebuchadnezzar to all people everywhere. I hope you’re at peace. I want to personally share the amazing things the Most High God has done for me. His miracles are great and His wonders mighty. His kingdom lasts forever; His rule continues through all generations. (based on Daniel 4:1-3) In Daniel 4:19-27, King Nebuchadnezzar recounts a dream to Continue reading A personal note from Nebuchadnezzar II, the richest most powerful man who ever lived→

Critical Review of Alexander Hislop’s The Two Babylons

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Alexander Hislop's The Two Babylons has commendable concern for doctrinal purity, but the methodology is flawed and speculative.

Alexander Hislop’s The Two Babylons argues that many practices and beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church are rooted in ancient Babylonian paganism. Hislop contends that the Catholic Church, through its rituals, doctrines, and hierarchy, represents a continuation of the idolatrous system established in Babylon, described in the Bible as a source of spiritual corruption. He draws connections between Catholic traditions Continue reading Critical Review of Alexander Hislop’s The Two Babylons→