Why We Are Not Spiritual Israel

You know, there’s a subtle but critical misunderstanding floating around in some corners of Christianity—that we, as believers in Christ, are somehow the “spiritual Israel.” It sounds catchy, even comforting. After all, Israel is God’s chosen nation, and who wouldn’t want to be part of that prestigious lineage, right? But here’s the kicker: if we … Read more

The Lord Is at Hand

The phrase “The Lord is at hand” pops up in the New Testament in a few places, striking a chord deep with believers who long for the nearness of God. On the surface, it feels like an urgent announcement—a divine nudge telling us, “Hey, He’s right here, close to you.” But what does it mean … Read more

The Mystery of the Body of Christ Not Found in Prophecy

Try as we might, flipping through every prophet’s scroll and peering into every apocalyptic vision, the Body of Christ—the Church as Paul reveals it—just doesn’t show up. It’s not lurking in Isaiah or hanging out with Ezekiel’s wheels. You search in vain, expecting to find the same divine spotlight, the same prophetic build-up, but nope. … Read more

Strengthened with Might by His Spirit

I’ve been chewing over what it means to be “strengthened with might by His Spirit,” especially from a grace standpoint. Most folks jump straight to the idea of being empowered in the obvious “supernatural” sense—like Pentecost fire bursting out, or a sudden flood of power to slay giants, or something dramatic. But there’s a calmer, … Read more

How Paul’s Epistles Reveal Our Heavenly Calling

Have you ever paused to think about what Paul was really driving at when he talked about our “heavenly calling”? It’s not some vague, distant invitation to vague spiritual bliss, but a precise, radical reorientation of who we are in Christ. When you dive into Paul’s epistles—letters penned from prison, shipwrecks, and missionary trails—you start … Read more

Romans 2:11 – Today’s Verse for November 1, 2025 Saturday

Reflection on Today’s Verse God does not rank people the way the world does. He isn’t impressed by social status, titles, achievements, or influence. Every heart stands equal before Him — equally in need of grace, equally offered mercy. When we begin to see ourselves and others through God’s eyes, envy loses its power, insecurity … Read more

The Holy Spirit Seals Us Until Redemption

There’s something incredibly reassuring—and frankly, mind-blowing—about knowing that the Holy Spirit has sealed us until the day of redemption. You’ve heard the phrase tossed around in sermons or read it in the epistles, but the gravity of being “sealed” by the Spirit is often skimmed over. It’s not just fancy language or theological jargon. It’s … Read more

The “Unsearchable Riches of Christ” in Ephesians 3

There is something profoundly staggering about what Paul reveals in Ephesians 3: the “unsearchable riches of Christ.” You don’t often find words like that tossed around—“unsearchable” and “riches” rubbing shoulders in the same phrase, especially coming from a man who’s been beaten, shipwrecked, and imprisoned multiple times for the faith. When Paul uses that kind … Read more