The faith of Christians has a firm base on the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. If Christ had not risen, the Christian faith would have been in vain. (I Corinthians 15:4) Resurrection shows that Almighty God will not allow Lord Jesus to see corruption and Holy God will not compromise with sin. Nonsense: The […]
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True religion is based on the revelation of God. Humans as finite beings cannot know God. Infinite God discloses Himself through His Word, Son, and the created world. However, leaders of any religion could mislead people, including the revealed religion. The Priests, Scribes, Pharisees, and Sadducees were the religious leaders of Judaism during the ministry
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People wonder why the day of the crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ is called Good Friday. Lord Jesus died for the redemption of humanity; hence it is good for humanity. Sadly, only a few believe this true good news. Cry for vengeance God confronted Cain for shedding the blood of his brother Abel. He
Those who live in humid climates experience a lot of sweat, which could be sticky and stinky. It is a natural cooling mechanism that regulates body temperature. Sweat increases due to heat, hard work, fear, stress, exercise…etc. The Bible mentions sweat thrice. The Fall When Adam and Eve chose to eat the forbidden fruit, they
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In the history of humanity, the worst, wretched, wicked, and spiritually darkest day was the day on which Lord Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross of Calvary. Wretchedness Humans are ruthless, brutal, and violent. The worst human nature is to be insensitive to others suffering and be glad to see others in pain. Cross
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Some people are proud of their family and their achievements. Paul was one of them until he met Lord Jesus Christ. (Philippians 3:6) Zeal without knowledge: Being a student of Gamaliel, Paul had memorized the first five books of the Bible. Paul was zealous for the Law of Moses. He was upset when some of
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Lord Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem in a procession riding a donkey on Palm Sunday. (Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11) He cleansed the Temple, left the city, and went to Bethany. The next day he came to Jerusalem, he was hungry and saw the fig tree from far off, hence expected to eat from that tree. (Mark
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Lord Jesus Christ offered the cross to his followers. Those who steadfastly follow him until the end will receive the crown of glory. (Matthew 16:24-26) Sadly, many preachers offer prosperity, which will lead them to emptiness. Embracing death: One who is not afraid of death is not afraid of life with all its challenges. One
When David was fleeing from Absalom his son who wanted to usurp the throne, Barzillai the Gileadite provided for David and his men. (II Samuel 19:31-39) His spiritual maturity and discernment are a model for all. Rich Man: Barzillai was a rich man. He did not keep his wealth for himself or his descendants. He
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Many people have neither concern nor call for ministry or mission. They claim ownership or stakes or rights, without any contribution. Sometimes, they want to be involved in jeopardizing the whole project. Godly leaders need to be discerning to see such people and avoid such pitfalls. Here are some examples: Gideon: When Gideon called Ephraim
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