Greetings from Paul (Discovering the Heart of the Apostle)

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)

Stirring Up Love and Good Works

Hebrews 10 teaches us be intentional about stirring one another to love and good works to build up the body of Christ and bring glory to God.

Let’s consider how to provoke (stirring, spurring, motivating) one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:24-25 WEB) As followers of Christ, we are called to live in a way that reflects His Continue reading Stirring Up Love and Good Works

Does Isaiah 64:6 mean God never accepts our righteous deeds?

Contrast between self-righteous deeds done for self-glorification and good deeds done out of genuine faith and humility

It is bad theology and bad exegeses to assume the righteous deeds alluded to in Isaiah 64:6 are the full story for Christians. Let’s look at the context of this verse and compare with other verses. (Isaiah 64:5-6 NLT) This verse highlights the concept of human sinfulness and the inadequacy of human efforts to attain righteousness before God. Here are Continue reading Does Isaiah 64:6 mean God never accepts our righteous deeds?

The best psalms to read when you are lonely

"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18)

These psalms are especially meaningful when you are lonely because they emphasize God’s presence, faithfulness, and care, offering reassurance and hope. Psalm 23 – This is one of the most well-known and beloved psalms. It portrays the Lord as a shepherd who provides, guides, and protects His sheep. The imagery of God walking with the believer through the “valley of Continue reading The best psalms to read when you are lonely

The best psalms to read when you are afraid

Best psalms to read when afraid

I encourage you to read these psalms when you are afraid because they affirm that God is both sovereign and intimately involved in believers’ lives. As their protector, provider, and Savior, He assures them of His constant presence. They are encouraged to trust in His power and promises, knowing that God’s unfailing love and care will guard them through trials Continue reading The best psalms to read when you are afraid