Finding Strength in the Storm: Trusting Christ When Life Feels Overwhelming

A person stands on a cliff during a storm, with light breaking through clouds in the shape of a cross, symbolizing trust in Christ during life’s overwhelming moments.

Some days feel impossibly long. Tonight, as I headed into another night shift, I felt the weight of it all. I’d just learned my already heavy schedule was about to get even tougher. With two coworkers heading home for good, I was bracing myself for what may be the most grueling weeks I’ve faced since … Read more

Separated by Sin, Reunited by Christ – Understanding Romans 6:23

A forked path with one side leading into darkness and the other into sunlight, with a wooden cross marking the divide.

Updated: April 2025 One verse that’s often quoted when the Gospel is shared is Romans 6:23:“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” A closer look at this verse reveals something sobering and profound—we get exactly what we deserve. Death is the payment … Read more

Sabbath vs. the Lord’s Day: What’s the Difference According to the Bible?

Silhouette of a cross on a hill at sunset representing the Sabbath and the Lord’s Day

This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one of the links and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I truly believe in and think will be beneficial to my readers. Thank you for supporting Biblical Christianity! Confused about the Sabbath … Read more

Genuine Faith: The Faith that Saves

Have you ever heard someone say, “We’re saved by faith alone—not by works—so all we have to do is believe”? Maybe you’ve even said it yourself. On the surface, it sounds simple enough. Just believe, and you’re saved. But if you’ve ever wrestled with the gravity of your own sin, or felt the weight of … Read more

When Healing Doesn’t Come: Understanding Why God Doesn’t Heal Everyone

A sick person reading the Bible in a sunlit room, praying with quiet faith despite illness.

Have you ever prayed for someone to be healed—really prayed, with all the faith you could muster—only to watch them get worse instead of better? I have. Maybe you have too. It leaves you confused, heartbroken, and wondering what went wrong. If God is all-powerful, if He truly hears our prayers, then why doesn’t He … Read more

What did Jesus really mean when He said, “Do not judge?”

Wooden judge’s gavel with the phrase “Do not judge! What did Jesus mean?”—depicting a biblical teaching on judgment.

“Don’t judge me!” How many times have you heard someone say that—maybe even in a heated conversation or an online debate? Chances are, they were quoting (or misquoting) one of the most well-known verses in the Bible: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged” (Matthew 7:1). It’s become almost a cultural slogan—used to … Read more

Psalm 91 Explained: What It Means to Abide Under God’s Shadow

An individual sitting in a serene field, bathed in soft sunlight, symbolizing God's protective presence as described in Psalm 91.

In today’s society, living in someone else’s shadow is often seen as undesirable. It implies receiving less attention, feeling unimportant, or even becoming invisible. No one wants to be overshadowed by another. However, being under God’s shadow is the best place to be. Why? Because in His shadow, we find protection, safety, and security. Psalm … Read more

The Women in Jesus’ Genealogy: Their Stories & Significance

Illustration of Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary — the five women mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ.

The New Testament was written in a time when genealogies rarely included women. This makes Matthew’s inclusion of five women in Jesus Christ’s genealogy (Matthew 1:1-17) particularly striking, especially since some of them had controversial pasts. What prompted Matthew to highlight these women? Who were they, and what does their presence signify? By including them, … Read more

Assurance of Salvation: How to Know You’re Truly Saved

A woman sits alone on a ledge, gazing into the distance with a contemplative expression. The text overlay reads, "Am I really saved? How can I know for sure?"

Assurance is the state of being sure or certain about something; it is a strong and definite statement that something will happen or that something is true. But how can we know anything for sure, especially when it concerns where we will spend eternity? What assurance do Christians have concerning their salvation? I still remember … Read more

The Three Phases of Salvation

A graphic displaying the three phases of salvation in Christianity: Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification.

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated and expanded for clarity and depth while preserving its original message. Older comments may refer to previous versions of the article. As Christians, we understand that to be saved, we need to come to Christ, repent of our sins, and receive Him as Lord and Savior of our … Read more