The Trinitarian Work of Redemption in 1 Peter 1:1-2

1 Peter 1:1-2 is one of the most explicit explanations of the Trinity in the Bible—and each Person’s role in redemption.

Parallels between Samuel’s Warning To Israel about a King and modern governments.

I previously talked about the record of Israel demanding a king, and briefly touched on the warning that Samuel gave to the elders of Israel before they confirmed they wished for a king. I’m going to have another look at this passage, specifically at verses 11-18; as I think there are some interesting parallels between […]

Israel demands a King

1And it came about when Samuel was old that he appointed his sons judges over Israel. 2 Now the name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judging in Beersheba. 3 His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain and took bribes and perverted justice. […]

Leaving Everything to Follow Jesus

The disciples dropped everything to follow Jesus, and it cost them still more.

Christians will be censored. And we’ll survive.

And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death. (Revelation 12:11).

Remarrying after divorce is not permitted in the New Testament

Jesus is categorically clear that remarriage after divorce is adultery, without providing any conditions.

The Sovereignty Of God in Psalm 139

Palm 139 is a common go-to passage for many believers when talking about the sanctity of human life and how God views us. In particular, verses 13 and 14 tell us, “… you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb… I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” — ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139:13-14‬ ‭ESV‬‬ […]