Authorial Intention: Meaning is determined by the intention of the author.

The faithful have the very words of God which were dictated in a manner that only He could conceive and supervise.

Those who love Christ go into the world and take risks for His name. What an incredible thing to witness!

As such, the word few, as presented by Jesus in Matthew 17:13, carries heavy implications.

Hence, Yahweh is not a genie who gives us what our heart desires, for man’s heart cannot be trusted (Jeremiah 17:9). 

From Christ’s Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 6:25-34 "For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will...

in Christian America, money is one of the most significant obstacles to picking our crosses, denying ourselves...

Christ has given us an example of how to honor Him. We should be encouraged and never dismayed by the act of prayer!

From Christ’s Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:13-16 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be...

Jesus and His Apostles convey to believers that we can expect to be persecuted for God’s righteousness (John 15:18-27, Philippians 1:29-30).

In this third blog in a series on the Beatitudes, I am reflecting on blessedness connected to mercy, purity, and peacemaking.

"Messiah tells us that blessedness starts with being poor in spirit."

“As Jesus delivered His Sermon on the Mount, He initiated His discourse with the Beatitudes.”

Loving God and loving people are a call to duty. So, as we go about our lives, let us remember that love fulfills the law.

Is our faith in Christ real? Have our lives advanced the Kingdom of God? If Jesus returned this instant, are we ready for Him?

“Genuine saving faith understands the price that Christ paid, and in turn, it strives to emulate Him.”

“Like salvation, the privilege of receiving and embracing the message of the parables is a gift from God.”

Every human will experience the last gasp of breath in this life. Even though most would consider this thought morbid, it is a reality.

Instead of looking to the Second Amendment for protection, should we be reading Scripture and examining our hearts?

Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”