God created humans to be His cherished companions on earth, but their free will often leads them to act cruelly and unlovingly towards Him. Throughout scripture, one of the prominent themes is God’s unwavering desire to be reunited with humanity. This is the driving force behind every major event recorded in the Bible. The ultimate manifestation of this persistent love …
The Way of Yahweh
In 1998 the rock band Chicago released a song titled, “All Roads Lead to You.” The message of that song was that no matter where you go or what you do, you will always be led back to the one you love. Such a warm and fuzzy sentiment, on the surface, certainly appears to offer profound wisdom on the ways …
Dispensational Danger
Looking back over the years of my efforts to walk with Christ, I can see how many of my initial beliefs or conclusions about God and the Bible have changed. Dispensationalism is one. For those who do not understand this term, it is the recognition that throughout time God has “changed the rules for humanity” so to speak. Scholars refer …
Resurrection Power
If you have lived a while it is highly probable that the pain of death has pierced your heart in some way. Undoubtedly, you can recall the moment when you received the devastating news, ‘Your father/mother/brother/sister/wife/child has died,’ and the weight of those words hit you like a speeding train. Have you ever taken notice of the countless individuals who …
Centered Is The New Shalom
In recent years I’ve heard the term “centered” often used to describe a state of being that everyone should strive to attain. It is defined as having a central point or internal compass from which our lives can remain in sync as our authentic self. Another closely related idea is life balance. Except with life balance the concept is that …
Do Christians have the right to judge?
When Christians face disagreements, it’s common to hear phrases like, “Stop judging me,” or “Don’t be judgmental,” implying that judgment is inherently wrong. But is that what the Bible teaches? We live in a spiritual battle between God and the Devil, who seeks to distort truth and blind people to the knowledge of Jesus Christ. He has done this since …
How many sexes are stated in the Bible?
The biblical account of creation clearly affirms that God created only two sexes—male and female. Genesis 1:27 states, “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” From the very beginning, God’s design was intentional and unchanging. Mark 10:6 reaffirms this truth: “But from the beginning of …
How do we navigate today’s sexual culture?
The ancient Greeks had four distinct words for love: Agapé (the love of God), Phileo (brotherly love), Storge (family love), and Eros (sexual love). Interestingly, while the Bible—both the New Testament and the Greek translation of the Old Testament—uses agapé, phileo, and storge, it never uses eros. Why? Because sex is NOT love. Despite the popular phrase “making love” and …
How does the Bible guide us in loving others while disagreeing with their beliefs or lifestyles?
Matthew 5:44 – “But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.” As Christians, we are called to love our enemies, which certainly includes those who simply disagree with our beliefs and way of life. True love is …
Hating What God Hates
Hating what God hates is not about being judgmental or self-righteous, but rather about aligning ourselves with His perfect and righteous nature. As humans, we are often tempted to make excuses for our actions and justify our sinful behaviors. However, when we truly understand and embrace God’s Word, we realize that sin is not just a list of rules to …