“Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.’” — Matthew 16:24 The Call to Follow Throughout the Gospels, Jesus extends a simple yet profound invitation: “Follow me.” To...
The doctrine of apostolic succession is a foundational belief in many Christian traditions, particularly within Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Anglicanism. However, even for those outside these traditions, understanding apostolic...
Satan is a key figure in the biblical story—but his origin is something the Bible never fully explains. If you’ve ever wondered “Where did Satan come from?” or “How did evil enter God’s good creation?”—you’re not alone...
Lent is often described as a season of reflection and repentance leading up to Easter . It is a time when Christians intentionally examine their hearts, confess their sins, and seek to realign their lives with God’s will in preparation for the joy...
The doctrine often referred to as “once saved, always saved” (also called “eternal security”) is widely held among some branches of evangelical Christianity. It teaches that once a person is truly saved, they can never lose...
Every year, as Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent begin, some voices claim that these practices have pagan roots—specifically linking them to the ancient Babylonian ritual of Weeping for Tammuz, which God condemns in Ezekiel 8:14. Others go...
The question of cremation is one that many Christians wrestle with. For centuries, traditional Christian burial has been the norm, but in recent times, cremation has become more common. Some wonder if cremation is biblically acceptable or if it...
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” — John 8:32 Truth is not just an abstract idea—it is a person. Jesus declared, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). This means that truth is not merely a set of...
In this post, I explored the idea of Donald Trump being considered an Antichrist figure. While there are some valid arguments linking his boastful rhetoric to characteristics associated with the Antichrist, one could argue that value systems that...
In an age of individualism, many people ask, “Why should I join a church?” Some believe they can follow Jesus without belonging to a local congregation. Others see church as optional—perhaps a helpful supplement to faith but not essential. However...