Standing Fast in the Liberty Where Christ Made Us Free
There’s something downright wild about the idea of freedom in Christ that too often gets boxed into neat theological packages. If you’ve ever felt tangled in rules, weighed down by guilt, or stuck trying to hustle your way into God’s favor, then you know what I mean. But Paul’s message about liberty isn’t just some
Why Paul’s Letters Are Written to Us Today
There’s something wild about reading Paul’s letters today. They weren’t penned as dusty relics for collectors or as moral how-to manuals intended to be shelved and admired from afar. No, Paul’s writings crack open time and space, slapping us awake with truths that run deeper than our Sunday-school versions might allow. For those of us
The Role of Hope in the Believer’s Walk
Hope feels like one of those words tossed around so lightly in Christian circles that it sometimes loses its weight. But let’s pause and consider: what does hope really do for someone who believes, especially when you see life through the lens of grace and rightly divide the Word of Truth? For believers, hope isn’t
Why Paul’s Gospel Was Kept Secret Since the World Began
Ever wonder why Paul’s gospel felt almost like a hidden treasure long before he even wrote a word? It’s not just some obscure biblical trivia—it’s at the heart of understanding Scripture rightly and living under grace rather than law. Paul’s gospel wasn’t a last-minute patch or a side note; it was woven into the fabric
The Importance of Mystery Truth in Daily Living
You ever wrestle with the strange tension between what we know and what remains hidden in God’s plan? It’s a bit like holding a jigsaw puzzle, knowing there’s a bigger picture, but some pieces are stubbornly missing. Mystery truth in the Bible—especially from a grace believer’s viewpoint—plays a powerful role in shaping not just how
Grace Salvation vs. Kingdom Works Salvation
The way people talk about salvation these days makes it sound as if the whole Christian life hinges on a choice between two completely different religions instead of just two ways of understanding one Christ. Grace salvation versus works salvation isn’t just a theological squabble; it shapes how you live, worship, and see God’s mercy.
How to Teach Right Division to New Believers
When a new believer steps into the vast landscape of Scripture, it can feel like opening a map with endless paths but no clear directions—especially when it comes to understanding God’s Word the way it was intended. Teaching right division isn’t just about being nitpicky with verses or having some biblical decoder ring; it’s about
Paul’s Command to Follow Him in Doctrine and Practice
Some imperatives in Paul’s letters demand more than our casual nods; they call for realignment—like when he tells the Corinthians, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” These aren’t casual suggestions tossed out; they’re bold commands rooted in profound spiritual reality. If you’ve ever wrestled with what it means to follow Paul,
The Importance of Sound Doctrine in the Last Days
There’s something about the phrase “sound doctrine” that most Christians toss around like a well-worn phrase at Bible study, but how often do we pause and really reflect on what it means in our day? Especially now—as the last days creep closer by the year, perhaps even by the hour—the urgency to cling tightly to
The “Now to Him” Doxologies in Paul’s Letters
There’s a certain electric charge in those final lines of Paul’s letters, where he breaks into what believers have come to recognize as doxologies—the “Now to Him” declarations that spark praise and proclaim eternal truths. They feel like an exhale after the dense theological meat Paul feeds his readers. If you’ve ever paused to linger