Is John the Baptist “The Elijah?”

John the Baptist in the Spirit of Elijah

Believers and non-believers alike have heard about John the Baptist. He is not only known to be the cousin of Jesus; he’s also the forerunner of the Messiah. But why do some people say that John is the “Elijah” that is to come?” John the Baptist: Spokesman for God John is one of the most … Read more

Psalm 51 Devotional

Psalm 51: Confession and Forgiveness of Sin

Today’s post is a devotional and reflection on Psalm 51. In this chapter, we read of King David’s confession and repentance after the prophet Nathan rebuked him of his sin (See 2 Samuel 12:1-14). Living in a No-Fault Society We live in a society where most people have adopted the “I’m-not-responsible” mentality. Every time we … Read more

The Power of Great Faith

The Power of Faith in God

The great faith of the centurion in Matthew 8:5-13 is one of the well-known stories in the Bible on the power of faith to heal. This centurion was a man of power and influence. Everything about this officer should have prevented him from coming to Jesus. The centurion was a professional soldier, and Jesus was … Read more

The Exclusivity and Sufficiency of Jesus Christ

Why Christianity is the True Religion

One of the biggest objections against Christianity is its claim of exclusivity. Christianity asserts that it alone has the truth about God and salvation. In other words, it is the only true worldview. Christianity claims that Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation and His sacrifice on the cross is sufficient to redeem man … Read more

What About the Contradictions in the Bible?

What About Contradictions in the Bible

One of the common arguments against the inspiration of the Bible is the “supposed” contradictions. Many skeptics ask how Christian scholars and theologians can explain away these contradictions. The Bible is the divinely inspired Word of God, thus, God is the one who is responsible for its content. Since this is the case, we need … Read more

Understanding the 4 Gospels: A Complete Overview of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

Chart illustrating the Four Gospels of the Bible—Matthew (lion), Mark (ox), Luke (man), and John (eagle)—with symbolic representations.

Do you ever wonder why the New Testament contains four different Gospels rather than just one? Wouldn’t a single account of the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ be enough? How should we understand the Gospels as works of literature? And what do the Gospels reveal about Jesus? Each of the four Gospel writers … Read more

What Does the Bible Say About the Church?

What is the Church According to the Bible?

There are a lot of misconceptions about the church that continue up until today. Thus, a biblical study of the church is absolutely necessary to clear them up. What does the Bible have to say about the church? Meaning of the Word “Church” Our English word for church is derived from the Greek adjective kuriakos, … Read more

Finding Hope Amidst Difficult Times

God’s Recipe for a Victorious Life

The year 2020 could well go down in history as one of the most challenging years we all had to face as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic. But we cannot and should not lose hope. Amidst trials and in difficult times, there is hope. Christians can enjoy living in victory even when all … Read more