Asking Lyman H. Johnson: How to Keep the Unity of the Spirit

Living in the God-made spiritual unity through the Spirit and Word, bound by holy love, rejecting man-made divisions and rituals.

Based on “A Series of Lectures on the Church of the Bible and its Apostasy”, Lyman H. Johnson would describe “keeping the unity of the Spirit and the bond of Continue ReadingAsking Lyman H. Johnson: How to Keep the Unity of the Spirit

Omotenashi and the Heart of Biblical Hospitality

Omotenashi is a traditional Japanese concept of hospitality that reflects a heart of anticipation, selflessness, sincerity, and attention to detail

God’s truths transcend culture and language. Though the Scriptures were originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, the principles within them are universal, reaching the heart of every culture under Continue ReadingOmotenashi and the Heart of Biblical Hospitality

Practical Evidence of the Holy Spirit in Everyday Life

The Holy Spirit is not just a theological concept but the active, indwelling presence of God who enables the Christian to live in obedience, victory, and spiritual fruitfulness.

For many believers, the Holy Spirit is an often-acknowledged yet little-understood part of the Christian life. We know He dwells within us, we read about His power in the book Continue ReadingPractical Evidence of the Holy Spirit in Everyday Life

Faith and Works: Understanding Their Biblical Relationship

You are saved completely by faith alone, and now you get to wholeheartedly pursue good works as an outflow of your relationship with Him.

One of the big questions for many Bible students is how faith and works fit together in salvation. Some people think that since we are saved by faith alone, our Continue ReadingFaith and Works: Understanding Their Biblical Relationship

James and John Transformed from Sons of Thunder to Sons of Grace

James and John transformed from rash, ambitious sons of thunder to humble, faithful servants—one giving his life for the Gospel, the other living to proclaim Christ’s love.

Who Were James and John (The Sons of Thunder)? James and John, the sons of Zebedee, (called the sons of thunder) were two of Jesus’ twelve apostles. They were fishermen Continue ReadingJames and John Transformed from Sons of Thunder to Sons of Grace