Living Christian Ethics
September 29, 2024Paul writes to the church at Ephesus about living a Christian life – Ephesians 4:17-32 In this passage, Paul highlights the radical transformation that comes with life in Christ. Paul calls believers to reject the old way of living—a life marked by sin, futility, and separation from God—and instead embrace their new identity, which reflects…
Overcoming the World Through Faith in Jesus
September 27, 2024“Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.”— 1 John 5:5 In 1 John 5:5, the “world” represents systems, values, and desires that oppose God’s will. These include temptations, trials, and influences designed to pull us away from living in harmony with His purpose.…
Trusting God Through Spiritual Opposition
September 23, 2024Have you ever felt like just when you step out in faith, things seem to push back against you? You’re not alone. The Bible is full of stories where men and women faced resistance right after following God’s lead. It’s in those moments of challenge that we are reminded: when we are on the right…
Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People
September 17, 2024The question of why bad things happen to good people is a profound and deeply emotional inquiry that has been explored for centuries by theologians, philosophers, and people from all walks of life. In this context, a “good person” typically refers to someone who embodies moral virtues such as kindness, compassion, integrity, and selflessness. However,…