We are told in the Second Letter to the Thessalonians that when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, He will grant relief to the afflicted and mete out justice to those who do not know God. This is a passage that should make us sit up straight in our chairs, […]
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There is a strange lie that whispers to us: that being a Christian means merely stopping things. Stop lying. Stop lusting. Stop being angry. It is a negative religion, they say—a long list of prohibitions. But the Apostle Paul, who knew the weight of the law better than any man, saw it differently. He wrote
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In Matthew 6:25-34, we are reminded not to be anxious about our lives, as Jesus invites us to consider the birds of the air and the lilies of the field, which thrive without worry. “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what
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Sports play a pivotal role in shaping character among young men and women, especially during high school and college years. Among the top three character-building traits fostered through sports are teamwork, resilience, and discipline. Teamwork teaches individuals to collaborate and communicate effectively, essential skills in both personal and professional settings. Resilience helps athletes learn to
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Jesus Christ. John the Baptist. Imagine what it may have been like at that first meeting with the Son of God!
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In the life of Jesus Christ, we see a remarkable journey that begins in the humble surroundings of a temple, where a young boy, filled with wisdom beyond his years, astounded the teachers of the Law. This moment echoes the prophecy of Isaiah 11:2, which speaks of the Spirit of the Lord resting upon Him.
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Exegesis, at its best, is not an act of control but of consent. It is the disciplined refusal to rush past the words to arrive at preconceived conclusions to which we have already bound ourselves. It is the willingness to stay where the text places us, even when that place is demanding, unsettling, or disorienting.
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Reading Scripture Unapologetically — That Will Not Forsake Me ‘Til My Tale Is Told And Done This is #2 in the Exegetical Reading Series, where we are meditating on the Gospel according to John. If you are a new reader, we encourage you to start with the series introduction ➝ Revelations Of Exegesis. The first
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The transition from the old covenant to the new covenant is a pivotal moment in biblical history, one that underscores the profound shift in God’s relationship with humanity through Jesus Christ. The old covenant, established through Moses, was centered on the Law, demanding adherence to a strict set of regulations. Yet, as the prophets foretold,
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Before any prose or wit spills onto the page, credit needs to be given where it’s due. Some of the letter-level observations and Hebrew reflections that sparked this line of thinking came from Jalein Abania. She explores this territory primarily in video form—and she does so thoughtfully and responsibly. If this kind of meditation on
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