Thomas Didymus – Doubting Thomas
Thomas Didymus lived in Galilee. Tradition says he labored in Parthia, Persia, and India, suffering martyrdom near Madras, at Mt. St. Thomas, India. Thomas was his Hebrew name and Didymus …
First John – So You Know You Have Eternal Life
First John was written to dispel doubts and to build assurance by presenting a clear picture of Jesus Christ. Entering history, Jesus was and is God in the flesh and …
The Truth About Sin – Isaiah 53
Society is beginning to show signs of honesty in dealing with a major problem. Thousands of lives have been destroyed by a disease that was unknown several years ago – …
Mary Magdalene – Example of Thankful Living
The absence of women among the 12 disciples has bothered a few people. But it is clear that there were many women among Jesus’ followers. It is also clear that …
Second Peter – Beware of False Teachers
Second Peter is a letter of warning – from an authority none other than the courageous, experienced, and faithful apostle. And it is the last communication from this great warrior …
The High Cost of Sin
The Bible is filled with illustrations of people who learned the hard way that sin carries a high price tag. Look at King Saul, Samson, David, and Judas. Our society …
Apostle John – Brother of James, Son of Zebedee
John Boanerges, son of Zebedee and Salome, brother of James, the Apostle. He was known as the Beloved Disciple. A fisherman who lived in Bethsaida, Capernaum, and Jerusalem, he was …
First Peter – Encouraging Christians
In the Epistle of First Peter, Peter wrote to Jewish Christians who were experiencing persecution for their faith. He wrote to comfort them with the hope of eternal life and …
Caiaphas – High Priest of Israel
Caiaphas was the leader of the religious group called the Sadducees. Educated and wealthy, they were politically influential in the nation. As the elite group, they were on fairly good …
Scripture Reading Plan: Read the Bible in One Year
In our fast-paced world, finding time for spiritual nourishment can be a challenge. However, regular Scripture reading is essential for deepening our understanding of God’s Word and cultivating a closer …
James – Submit Yourselves to God
James wrote to Jewish Christians who had been scattered throughout the Mediterranean world because of persecution. In their hostile surroundings, they were tempted to let intellectual agreement pass for the …
Scriptures for Spiritual Warfare: 15 Scriptures for Divine Strength
In the journey of faith, we often face spiritual battles that require us to arm ourselves with divine weapons. Spiritual warfare refers to the ongoing struggle against the forces of …
Free Believer – The Path of Freedom Starts With A Question
Our path to becoming a free believer usually starts with a question. It’s usually a simple question about a contradiction that needs clarification. One week the Pastor says this and …
Nicodemus – Pharisee, Member of the Sanhedrin
God specializes in finding and changing people we consider out of reach. It took a while for Nicodemus to come out of the dark, but God was patient with this …
Hebrews – Supremacy of God’s Son
In Hebrews, the superiority of Christ over everyone and everything is clearly demonstrated by the author. Christianity supersedes all other religions and can never be surpassed. Where can one find …