The life and ministry of Jesus, as depicted in the Gospels, culminates in a series of ascents – a journey from earthly existence to heavenly glory. He ascends to Jerusalem, to Skull Hill, onto the cross, from death to life, to the Mount of Olives, and ultimately, into heaven. However, as Luke emphasizes in Acts 1:1, this was merely the …
God’s Primary Will For Your Life
Many years ago I was taught that God has a primary will or plan for every believer’s life, which included everything from occupation, marital status, the precise person I should marry, and the exact role I should fill in the Body of Christ. This teaching went on to say that if I, as an individual believer, failed to find and …
Know Thy Enemy: Standing Firm in the Spiritual Battle
Before you fight a war, it’s always good to know as much as you can about your enemy. Nowhere is this statement more true than in the spiritual realm. Many Christians do not take our Adversary seriously because they simply do not know enough about him. In fact, the Devil’s cleverest strategy is to make people believe that he does …
The Origin of Evil
Scripture reveals God is love, a characteristic that has always been and will always be. His nature is pure light, devoid of any darkness. His plans and purposes are inherently righteous, reflecting His holy nature. This holiness signifies His complete separation from His creation, untouched by the stain of sin. God’s Word clearly demonstrates that He is not responsible for …
The Cruelest Religion On Earth
I believe that Evolution is the cruelest religion in the history of humanity. Please allow me to elaborate. I refer to Evolution as a religion because it requires faith to accept its premises and conclusions. Any ideology which requires faith is a religion. Some say it is a science, but it isn’t, and this is why. Science is the study …
The Reckless Love Of God
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 …
Pentecost: A Spirit-Empowered Life
Something very unique happened fifty days after the Jewish Passover recorded in Acts 2. That’s when God chose to birth the church (ekklesia), the “Body of Christ,” the first human beings ever “born again of incorruptible seed” – which means it is permanent! What a celebration when Jesus’ mother and his disciples were among the “about 120,” followed that day …
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 …