Paul is called as the Apostle to the Gentiles. (Romans 11:13) There were zealous Jews who opposed him and his ministry to Gentiles. The point of contention was that the Jews thought the New Covenant in the Lord Jesus Christ was a subtext of the Old Covenant through Moses. Hence, they demanded that the Gentile […]
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A wise Christian leader said, “Humble enough to know I can be replaced. Wise enough to know there’s nobody else like me.” These are two sides of the same coin. Humility: God uses humble people, and he is against the proud. (James 4:6) God’s grace flows towards the lowest. When a person thinks that God
After feeding 5000, the Lord commanded the disciples to collect the leftovers. (John 6:12) It was a lesson for His disciples on faith, stewardship, and God’s amazing, abundant provision. God spoke to one young man through that verse. Lord impressed on him to go and seek the lost, last, least, longing, and loitering on the
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When a girl is married, her father’s duty is over according to culture and traditions. If she has to experience violence in the husband’s home, she must adjust and survive, as it was her fate. In a short film, the father hears the distress, goes with the wedding band, and brings her home with dignity,
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A popular YouTuber, who had millions of followers, owned a garage full of luxury cars, a fast bike, plunged into a pit of despair, unable to come out, and attempted suicide. Earlier, he had said he needed encouragement and courage and had no one to seek help. He livestreamed with a theme of his driving
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Some metaphors used by the prophets in the bible are very strong. Prophet Isaiah compares the moral and spiritual status of the leaders of Israel to a dinner table, filled with vomit, and there is no space left or no spot without filth. (Isaiah 28:7-8) Extreme moral decay: The description is about the leaders, priests
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Many nations are proud of their highways, expressways that connect important cities. They run for hundreds of miles, and are wide enough to have 6 or 12 lanes of traffic. The bible teaches another highway: “The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.” (Proverbs 16:7) Narrow gate:
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Waiting for Christians is fruitful and brings a person to a place of usefulness and productivity. However, there are people in the world who wait, but are of no worth. Convenient season: Paul spoke with Felix about righteousness, temperance and judgment. He was afraid, feared God, understood the message, but did not want to surrender
One so-called preacher said he would break the skulls of those who criticize him. And he asked the crowd to respond with Amen, and the crowd shamelessly did. How low have the churches fallen from their spiritual, moral, and holy status? Violence, bloodshed, and destruction are not in the toolkit of a Christian. Vengeance belongs
Dr. Howard G. Henricks wrote: “I want to recommend a cord of three strands- a Paul, a Barnabas, and a Timothy. An older man building into your life, a soul brother to keep you accountable, and a younger man whose life you can build.” This is great counsel for all people of God because a
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