Comfort and Encouragement from God – 2 Thessalonians 2:16

“May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.” – 2 Thessalonians 2:16 It has been almost two years that this world is suffering under this COVID-19 pandemic.… Continue reading Comfort and Encouragement from God – 2 Thessalonians 2:16

Can I ever fulfill what Jesus claims in the Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5-7)?

Can you ever fulfill what Jesus claims in the Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5-7)? Yes, you can! Really? How? If you follow step by step the guidance Jesus is giving. What is the first step? Look at how Jesus begins his sermon! Does he say what I have to do, and what not? No.  First… Continue reading Can I ever fulfill what Jesus claims in the Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5-7)?

The true meaning of Christmas – What is it?

The origin of Christmas is the “Christ mass” or the yearly church gathering in which the birth of Jesus was celebrated. The Bible offers many reasons for why believers celebrate the birth of Jesus as the true meaning of Christmas. First, the birth of Jesus fulfilled many Old Testament prophecies. Isaiah 7:14 notes, “Therefore the Lord himself… Continue reading The true meaning of Christmas – What is it?

Woe to you… !

We find so many “Woe to you“ exclamations, spoken by Jesus, especially in Mt 23, addressed towards the Pharisees. Do you feel threatened by these “Woe to you“ words from Jesus? Indeed, I do. Easily I hear these words as condemning me, threatening me, announcing pain and punishment for me. But who is it that… Continue reading Woe to you… !