Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help (Hebrews 4:16). In Acts 20:35, the Apostle Paul preserved the words of the Lord Jesus: itContinue reading
New Testament Textual Criticism: Why It Matters
Around two thousand years ago, Jesus of Nazareth went about the land of Israel doing good, healing the sick, casting out demons, accomplishing other signs and wonders, and teaching the Israelites regarding the Kingdom ofContinue reading
Our Iniquity Falls on Him
It was another sunny day in the desert. An important official from Africa, the treasurer of Kandake of Ethiopia, had come to prostrate himself before YHWH God of Israel and was on his way toContinue reading
The Letter of the Church of God in Rome to the Church of God in Corinth (Clement to the Corinthians; 1 Clement)
Dissension had arisen among the Christians in Corinth again. Paul and Peter were gone; the time of the apostles was passing away. The elders of the church in Rome determined to write to encourage theContinue reading
Rejoice in Peace
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice! Let everyone see your gentleness. The Lord is near! Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tellContinue reading
Elijah’s Flight
For all intents and purposes, Elijah should have been greatly pleased. After all, the Israelites had just recognized that YHWH, and YHWH alone, was their true God, after He gave Elijah the victory over theContinue reading
Giving
By all these things, I have shown you that by working in this way we must help the weak, and remember the words of the Lord Jesus that he himself said, ‘It is more blessedContinue reading
Oppression and Rebellion
If it were not already apparent Amos of Tekoa was not sent to Israel to make friends, it would become painfully obvious once he condemned the elite women of Israel and sarcastically castigated their serviceContinue reading
Agreement in the Lord
I appeal to Euodia and to Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I say also to you, true companion, help them. They have struggled together in the gospel ministry along with me and ClementContinue reading