The Torn Curtain
The death of Jesus Christ on the cross is a pivotal event in the Christian faith. One of the lesser-known but significant events that occurred at that moment was the tearing of the curtain in the temple. This event is described in the Gospel of Matthew, which states that at the moment Jesus gave up…
Jesus, Our Savior – A Meditation for Easter
As you celebrate Easter this year, here are a few verses to help you focus your mind and heart on the One who is our Savior. Recognize that it was your sin that nailed Jesus to the cross. Recognize that it is His blood that cleanses you from your sin. Recognize that it is Jesus…
Five Important Facts About Jesus’ Resurrection
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a fundamental doctrine of Christianity. It signifies the ultimate victory of good over evil, and it is the cornerstone of our faith. However, despite its significance, there is still much debate and discussion surrounding this event. In this blog post, we aim to shed light on five important facts…
The Fruit of the Spirit – Self-control
“But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23). The final fruit of the spirit is self-control. The words here translated self-control combines two Greek words, en, meaning in, and kratos, meaning strength, power, might, or dominion. It implies an inner strength. But we must…
The Fruit of the Spirit – Gentleness
Gentleness is a difficult fruit to live out, because it requires you to have an honest opinion of yourself. Paul tells us in Romans, “by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in…
What is the Central Belief of the Christian Faith?
What do you think is the central belief of the Christian faith? What do you think the early Christians told their friends and family about Jesus before the Bible was even written? Well, they told them about the historical facts that people saw Jesus alive with their own eyes after He had been crucified and…
The Fruit of the Spirit – Faithfulness
“But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23). In his commentary, Galatians For You, Timothy Keller describes faithfulness this way: “Pistis = faithfulness, loyalty, courage, to be utterly reliable and true to your word. Its opposite is to be an opportunist, a friend only…
The Livability of Christianity
In biblical Christianity, the belief is that God exists and that life extends beyond the grave. The purpose of life is to establish an enduring personal relationship with God, which extends into eternity. Moral values and duties are grounded in the character of God, who is loving, just, kind, generous, and faithful, providing a basis…
Who is Jesus Christ according to Matthew?
Who is Jesus Christ? The entire Bible is centered around Him, and the four gospel accounts – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John – describe Him in detail as they chronicle His life and teachings during His time on earth. While each gospel describes Him accurately, they each point out different aspects of His teaching, character,…
Jesus: The Servant of God
Each of the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) focuses on Jesus from a slightly different perspective. They include or exclude details about His life as they paint their own particular picture of who Jesus is. It has been suggested by many scholars that the picture painted by Mark is of Jesus as the…
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