Amidst the pews and echoing hymns, a new generation is rising—the youth in our church. Their presence is unmistakable, a lively force within our congregation. However, in this era of constant change, where screens glow brighter than ever, and life unfolds at an unrelenting pace, there is an essential task at hand. As mentors and… Continue reading Biblical topics for the youth: Relating to their reality
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[Romans Study 1-2] Introduction I: Romans And The Key Figures
[Romans Study 1-2] Introduction I: Romans And The Key Figures PAUL: Who Is He? “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the Gospel of God” (1:1) We find that the first word in this Epistle is PAUL; it is an Epistle written by a man called Paul.… Continue reading [Romans Study 1-2] Introduction I: Romans And The Key Figures
A Study Of Colossians 2:15-19
A Study of Colossians 2:15-19 covers disarming the rulers and authorities, avoiding disqualifications, and holding fast to the head. A Study of Colossians 2:15-19. Disarming the rulers and authorities V.15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. This verse continues Paul’s thought in V.14 where he talks about… Continue reading A Study Of Colossians 2:15-19
[Romans Study 1-1] Introduction I: Romans And The Key Figures
[Romans Study 1-1] Introduction I: Romans And The Key Figures What Has Been Said Of Romans? “This letter is the principal part of the New Testament and the purest Gospel, which surely deserves the honor that a Christian man should not merely know it off by heart word for word, but that he should be… Continue reading [Romans Study 1-1] Introduction I: Romans And The Key Figures
[Romans Study Foreword] Romans, A Love Letter?
FOREWORD Romans, A Love Letter? Many people say that Paul’s Epistle to the Romans is complex to comprehend. Although it looks difficult, as we deeply meditate upon it, we come to realize that Romans is chiefly a love letter. I had the privilege of attending various Bible studies on this very Epistle. As the study… Continue reading [Romans Study Foreword] Romans, A Love Letter?
A Study of Colossians 2: 6-9
A Study of Colossians 2: 6-9 includes walking in Christ and in faith, avoiding capture by human devices and the fullness of Christ’s deity. A Study of Colossians 2: 6-9. Walking in Christ and in faith V.6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him… The Greek word for “walk” is pĕripatĕō, and means to live… Continue reading A Study of Colossians 2: 6-9
Exodus: The Oppression of Israel
Today I begin a series of studies on the book of Exodus. The book of Exodus describes the formation of Israel as a people chosen by God to carry out his work in the world. The book begins with events that occurred several years after the death of Joseph. The promises God made to Abraham… Continue reading Exodus: The Oppression of Israel
The Fall of Jerusalem and the Book of Lamentations
The fall of Jerusalem, the destruction of the temple, and the deportation of the people of Judah to their exile in Babylon did not come suddenly, without a warning. Prophets like Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and others had been warning the people of Judah that unless they repented and turned to God, the curses of the covenant… Continue reading The Fall of Jerusalem and the Book of Lamentations
Understanding the concept of salvation in Christianity
“Jesus saves.” (Photo by Jason Betz from Unsplash) Salvation is one of the most important ideas in Christianity. It is at the heart of both Christian faith and teaching. It is the belief that people can attain salvation and eternal life through Jesus Christ. We will explore the complex idea of salvation, what it means… Continue reading Understanding the concept of salvation in Christianity
Solomon, King of Israel
King Solomon and the Iron WorkerChristian Schussele (1863) The popular view of Solomon is that he was one of the wisest men that ever lived. The Bible says that “people came from all the nations to hear the wisdom of Solomon” (1 Kings 4:34). Solomon was known as a famous author. Solomon “composed three thousand… Continue reading Solomon, King of Israel