The First Epistle to the Corinthians, or 1 Corinthians, is a New Testament book written by the Apostle Paul to address a myriad of moral, ethical, and doctrinal issues in the Christian community of ancient Corinth. Central to this epistle are themes of unity within the church, moral conduct, the proper use of spiritual gifts, …
Matthew 6:1-4 is a passage that reminds us of the importance of living a life of generosity and compassion. In these verses, Jesus warns us against the dangers of hypocrisy and encourages us to give with a pure heart and a sincere spirit. When we give with a pure heart and a sincere spirit, without …
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Imagine feeling a love so pure, so unconditional, that nothing you could ever do would change it. In this week’s blog post, I want to delve into the depths of God’s love and discover how it impacts our lives. As we explore the meaning of God’s unconditional love for His people and its significance in …
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Perhaps you are thinking, “I just need to do more good things than bad things to get into heaven, right?” Many religious people today would probably say you are correct. Even some Christians In Name Only (CINO) may tell you about works-based salvation. So then, what does it take to get into heaven? An interesting …
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It has been nearly three years since I faced the most challenging moment of my life when I was grappling with depression. The experience was overwhelming, and I was struggling with suicidal thoughts. In case you missed my previous post where I shared my struggles, I encourage you to read it to understand the depth …
WOW! Did I really just ask this question? Is Christianity oppressive to the world? Many in today’s culture would say Yes. Let’s first look at the meaning of the word oppressive. Merriam Webster defines oppressive as “unreasonable burdensome or severe” with examples given as oppressive legislation or oppressive taxes. This does not really help us …