Recently, someone commented on a video teaching I shared about how the Old Testament pilgrimage festivals—Passover, Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles—find their fulfillment in Jesus and the gospel. The comment read: “There is absolutely no...
As Jesus approaches Jerusalem in Matthew 21:1–11, he knows exactly what lies ahead—conflict, betrayal, crucifixion. And yet, he rides in openly, publicly, intentionally. The crowd cheers. Palms wave. Coats fall on dusty roads like royal carpets. But...
In recent years, the idea of “culture care” has gained traction in Christian circles. It’s a concept that sounds good on the surface—after all, who wouldn’t want the church to be a healing presence in a broken world? As believers, we are...
To many Christians, calling Mary the Mother of the Church might sound like a lofty or even unfamiliar title. Isn’t Mary simply the mother of Jesus? Yes—and that’s precisely the point. In becoming the mother of Christ, Mary became something...
The vision of the woman in Revelation 12 is one of the most dramatic and layered images in the entire Bible. She is “clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars” (Rev. 12:1). She gives birth to a male...
One of the more profound theological questions in Christian thought is: Was Jesus able to sin? At first glance, this might seem like a simple yes-or-no inquiry. But underneath it lies a rich discussion about Christology, the nature of Jesus, the...
In recent years, the Cepher Bible has gained popularity in some circles, particularly among those interested in Hebraic roots movements and alternative biblical texts. Marketed as a “restored” version of the Bible that includes additional apocryphal...
The Book of Revelation has fascinated and perplexed readers for centuries. With its rich symbolism, dramatic visions, and apocalyptic themes, it has given rise to various schools of interpretation—Preterist, Historicist, Futurist, and Idealist—each...
If you’ve spent time in various Christian traditions, you may have noticed that dispensationalism—a theological framework that divides history into distinct periods (or dispensations) in which God relates to humanity in different ways—is prevalent...
I’ve never met a Christian with just one eye or just one hand. Weird, because Jesus teaches that if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off, and if your right eye causes you to sin, take it out. For many, it’s essential to read the...