The Ministry of Paul’s Prison Epistles
It never ceases to amaze me how God uses the most unexpected circumstances to reveal His grace and power. Take a moment to think about Paul’s prison epistles—Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. Here is a man shackled, under guard, stripped of physical freedom, yet his letters burst with spiritual liberty that continues to ripple through
The “One New Man” of Ephesians 2 Explained
The “One New Man” mentioned in Ephesians 2 is one of those passages that sticks with you—because it isn’t just theological jargon. It’s a transformative declaration from Paul that shakes the very foundations of identity, race, and God’s eternal plan. When Paul talks about Jews and Gentiles being made “one new man” in Christ, it’s
Why Tongues Ceased and Prophecy Failed
It’s funny how something as vibrant and electrifying as speaking in tongues and prophesying—those miraculous gifts that set the early church on fire—can disappear almost as quickly as they appeared. But here we are, centuries later, and you rarely hear about genuine prophecies or tongues that carry the same weight. Why? Why did these spiritual
The Role of the Local Church in the Age of Grace
What’s the local church doing these days, really? Especially in the age of grace we live in, where the cross isn’t just a symbol but the very center of our faith? You might think the church’s role has shifted or diminished with all the noise about personal spirituality and online ministries, but that’s missing the
The Mystery of Christ in You, the Hope of Glory
Ever wrestled with the phrase “Christ in you, the hope of glory”? At first glance, it almost sounds like a mystical riddle wrapped in Christian jargon. Paul tosses it out in Colossians 1:27, and that one verse has been the heartbeat of countless believers who long to grasp the fuller picture of what grace means—not
The Armor of God for the Body of Christ
If you try picturing Paul’s letter to the Ephesians as a handyman’s box of spiritual tools, the Armor of God is the crown jewel. Not some outdated myth or military pep talk, but God’s prescribed gear for anyone seriously walking in the grace of Christ. What strikes me isn’t just the image of spiritual warfare
Prayer in the Dispensation of Grace
Prayer in the Dispensation of Grace feels like a subject too often misunderstood, even among those of us who pride ourselves on rightly dividing the Word of Truth. We hear about prayer everywhere, yet when it comes to the current dispensation—this glorious era we’re living in, dispensation of grace—it can get tangled up in Old
Understanding the Mystery of the Rapture
Sometimes, the more you try to pin down the idea of the rapture, the slipperier it seems to get. It’s like holding a fish that’s just too wily for your grasp—glinting with hope and mystery but refusing to settle neatly into our human categories. For believers who lean on grace and rightly divide the Word
Why We Don’t Keep the Sabbath Under Grace
There’s something hauntingly beautiful about the Sabbath. A day set apart, resting from the grind, worshiping God alongside fellow believers. You’d think this holy pause would be the heartbeat of every Christian’s walk. Yet, for those of us who stand firmly under grace, Sabbath observance isn’t a law to live by anymore. It’s one of
The Mid-Acts View of the Church’s Beginning
It’s easy to think the Church started exactly on the Day of Pentecost with all the speaking in tongues and Peter’s fiery sermon. That’s the narrative most hear, and it’s how many picture the early Christian movement kicking off full throttle. But for those of us who hold fast to the doctrine of grace and