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 … Read more

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 … Read more

Israel’s Future vs. The Church’s Present Calling

When you dive into the Bible with a spirit sharpened by grace and rightly dividing the Word of truth, a curious tension unfolds between Israel’s future and the Church’s present calling. It’s the kind of tension that catches your breath because most conversations either lump Israel and the Church together or separate them so sharply … Read more

Grace Motivation vs. Law Obligation in Christian Living

Imagine waking up every morning weighed down by a list you can’t quite finish—a spiritual to-do list written in stone, etched with laws and rules that seem impossible to keep. Now, contrast that with waking up with this unshakable peace, knowing you’re loved beyond measure, not because you ticked off every checkbox, but because grace … Read more

Standing vs. State: Our Position and Our Walk in Christ

Sometimes, when I circle back to Paul’s letters, especially those penned to the Ephesians or Galatians, I get caught up in the tension between who I am in Christ and how I live day to day. There’s this dance — or maybe a tug-of-war — between our “standing” and our “state.” Standing is our position: … Read more

How to Study Paul’s Epistles in Order

You ever pick up Paul’s epistles and feel like you’re swimming in a sea of theology, history, and deep spiritual truth all at once? There’s no shame in it. These letters are packed tighter than a suitcase before a mission trip, and if you’re a grace believer who loves rightly dividing the Word, you know … Read more

Spiritual Gifts Then and Now: A Dispensational Perspective

You know, the conversation around spiritual gifts can get tangled pretty fast. People toss around tongues, prophecy, healing, and all sorts of supernatural happenings like it’s a one-size-fits-all package for every church service or believer today. But step back for a minute. What if those gifts weren’t meant to look the same across every age … Read more

The Difference Between Earthly and Heavenly Inheritances

Sometimes it feels like the Bible is this never-ending treasure hunt, doesn’t it? You dig in one place and find something shiny and valuable, yet if you keep searching, another gem pops right out of the dirt. The stuff that really blows my mind is the difference between what the Word calls earthly inheritances and … Read more

Understanding the “But Now” Passages in Paul’s Epistles

You ever read one of Paul’s epistles and hit that moment where everything flips? You’re cruising through his argument, then BAM—he drops a “but now.” It’s like the spiritual equivalent of changing gears mid-race. These “but now” passages aren’t just throwaway phrases; they’re pivotal, heavy with meaning, the heartbeat of grace theology if you know … Read more

Why We Follow Paul as He Followed Christ

There’s something about Paul that’s hard to ignore when you dig into his letters and life story. Here’s a man who was ridiculously zealous, not for himself but for Christ, and through him, we get a front-row seat to what it means to truly follow Jesus. But what does that mean for us today, especially … Read more