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)

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

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

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 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