Grounded in Faith, Rooted in Truth, Guided by God’s Word
In the Parable of the Lamp (Mark 4:21-25), our Lord used a common object (a lamp) in a familiar scene (a home). The lamp was a clay dish filled with oil, with a wick put into the oil. In order to give light, the lamp had to “use itself up,” and the oil had to … Read more
We are exhorted by the Word of God to not lean on our own understanding, but to trust in the Lord with all our heart (Proverbs 3:5). Yet, oftentimes, we choose to trust our own heart; we choose to trust ourselves. Do you know that trusting the heart is just another way of trusting in … Read more
In Mark 1:14-15, we read that after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee preaching the gospel of God, saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” The Gospel of God As soon as John the Baptist had finished his testimony, Jesus began His … Read more
As Christians, we want to make sure we are living in accordance with the will of God, which is why we go the Word of God, study it, and draw from it the principles we should apply for holy, Christian living. One thing we need to understand is that all of God’s principles are based … Read more
Few people get to know the real us up close and personal. Our parents, our spouse, our children, and our siblings are the only ones who really know us. We act so differently at home than we do at work. Yet, even our families do not know us completely. Only God does. In fact, God … Read more
Jesus’ statement to His disciples in Matthew 18:3 about them not entering the kingdom of heaven unless they are converted and become as little children speak volumes of the importance of having a childlike faith. But what is childlike faith? What makes one’s faith childlike? Faith Rooted in Security During the days of childhood, one … Read more
Ruth is one of the most significant books in the Old Testament for the Church. It explains like no other book in the Bible, the role and mission of the Kinsman Redeemer. This book is also an essential prerequisite to understanding the Book of Revelation. Before attempting to study Revelation 5, you need to understand … Read more
The account of Jesus’ temptation (Matthew 4:1–11; Luke 4:1–13) is rich with meaning. Not only does it affirm Jesus as the perfect, sinless man, but it also exposes Satan’s strategies—and shows us how we, too, can overcome temptation. From the mountaintop experience of blessing at the Jordan River, Jesus was immediately led by the Spirit … Read more
Both the Old and the New Testaments agree that children have only one role or responsibility in the family – to obey their parents. The admonition of Solomon in Proverbs 1:8 is more fully explained by Paul in Ephesians 6:1-3. Bible Verses: Proverbs 1:8 & Ephesians 6:1-3 “My son, hear the instruction of your father, … Read more
The church at Corinth was a defiled body of believers. Some of its members were guilty of sexual immorality; others got drunk; still, others were using the grace of God to excuse worldly living. To sum it all up, it was a disgraced church. How did this happen? Corinth was a polluted city, filled with … Read more