Suffering: The Refining Fire of the Faithful I. Introduction: The Biblical Reality of Suffering Suffering is not a glitch in the...

What Is Sin? A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Treatment. Sin is more than just “doing bad things.” Biblically, sin is missing the mark—falling short of God’s holiness and will. It is lawlessness (1 John 3:4), rebellion (Isaiah 1:2), and unbelief (Romans 14:23). But it’s also deeper than behavior—it's a condition of the heart.

Sexual Sin: What the Bible Really Says. Few topics in the church today are as controversial—or as muddied—as sexual morality. Modern culture pressures believers to either revise or soften biblical teachings to fit contemporary values. Meanwhile, many churches avoid the subject entirely, hoping silence will preserve peace. But silence never produces righteousness.

Scripture: The Authority and Sufficiency of the Bible. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is not just a religious text—it is the Word of God, breathed out by Him, sufficient to equip the believer, and the sole final authority on all spiritual matters. The battle over Scripture’s authority is nothing new. It has raged since the serpent’s first words in Genesis: “Did God really say…?” (Genesis 3:1, NLT). But Jesus settled it: “The Scriptures cannot be altered” (John 10:35, N

Sanctification: Becoming What You Were Made For Sanctification is not an optional upgrade for elite Christians—it is the evidence of genuine salvation. While justification declares us righteous before God by faith in Christ, sanctification is the ongoing process by which God actually makes us righteous in conduct, character, and desire. To separate the two is to invite a faith that saves no one.

Salvation: God’s Plan to Rescue, Restore, and Reign Salvation is not a theological abstraction; it is the core of the Christian message and the heartbeat of the gospel. To misunderstand salvation is to misunderstand the very purpose of Christ’s coming. In the Bible, salvation is more than being spared from punishment — it is about being rescued from sin, made new in Christ, and brought into eternal union with God.

Sabbath: The Forgotten Commandment. Among the Ten Commandments, the Sabbath is the only one many modern Christians feel comfortable ignoring—and often bragging about it. While no one openly boasts about lying or committing adultery, many dismiss Sabbath rest as unnecessary or even legalistic. But before we go tossing this command into the bin of obsolescence, we must look at what Scripture actually says—and doesn’t say.

The Resurrection: The Foundation of Our Faith. This article will explore the doctrine of the resurrection in all its biblical dimensions: Christ’s resurrection, our future resurrection, the meaning of the Greek term ἀνάστασις (anastasis, Strong’s G386), and the ways false teachings seek to distort or diminish this critical truth.

Forgiveness: Commanded, Costly, and Christlike. Forgiveness is one of the most misunderstood and under-practiced commands in the Christian life. It’s not optional. It’s not easy. And it’s not cheap. Forgiveness is central to the gospel itself—and therefore, non-negotiable for anyone claiming to follow Jesus.

Repentance: The Forgotten Command of the Gospel. In modern evangelical vocabulary, repentance has been quietly sidelined. While "faith," "grace," and "blessing" dominate contemporary Christian language, repentance—once foundational to Gospel preaching—is often diluted or discarded altogether. Yet, Scripture places repentance at the very threshold of salvation. The Gospel begins with it, the apostles proclaimed it, and the final chapters of Revelation demand it.

Faith and the False Gospel: What Scripture Actually Teaches. In churches across the world, a damaging and deceptive theology is being preached: if you’re not healed, it must be because you lack faith. The so-called "Word of Faith" or prosperity gospel has redefined biblical faith into a tool for getting what you want from God. In this twisted system, faith becomes a transaction, and suffering becomes a punishment for spiritual failure. But Scripture tells a different story.

What Is Faith? A Biblical Exploration of Trust, Belief, and Obedience. Faith is one of the most used and misunderstood words in Christian circles. Some define it as mental agreement. Others treat it like wishful thinking. Still others weaponize it to manipulate outcomes, especially around healing or finances. But what does the Bible really say about faith?

Prosperity Gospel: The Faithless Gospel. The Prosperity Gospel promises much and delivers little. It is the message of worldly gain dressed in spiritual language, offering earthly reward in exchange for faith. Yet the biblical Gospel promises something altogether different: suffering in this life, glory in the next (Romans 8:18). The so-called "Word of Faith" movement is, in reality, a faithless gospel — rooted not in the unseen hope of Hebrews 11, but in the seen and tempora

Pride: The Sin That God Actively Opposes. In today’s world, pride is considered a virtue. We are encouraged to take pride in our work, our families, our identities, and even our sin. But Scripture tells a very different story. In the Bible, pride is always a sin.

Prayer: Speaking with God on His Terms. Prayer is not a magical formula or a spiritual vending machine. It is the believer's direct communication with the Creator—a sacred act shaped not by our desires, but by God's will. Yet in our culture, prayer is often misunderstood, misused, or mechanized. To grasp prayer biblically, we must return to Scripture and let the Word of God reshape how we speak with Him.

Pornography: Defiling the Image of God. In a world saturated with visual temptation, the word pornography has become almost sanitized by frequency. But biblically speaking, its roots are profoundly damning. The Scriptures do not speak of “pornography” as a modern category, yet the sin it describes—lust, objectification, sexual immorality—is addressed repeatedly and unequivocally.

What Philippians 4:13 Really Means. “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 is the most embroidered, hashtagged, tattooed, and out-of-context verse in the entire New Testament. It’s printed on gym bags, stitched onto athletic jerseys, and weaponized as a motivational mantra for everything from job interviews to deadlifts. But Paul was not writing about touchdowns, promotions, or personal ambition. He was writing about survival.

Persecution: The Cost of Faithfulness. The gospel does not offer immunity from suffering—it guarantees opposition. From Genesis to Revelation, those who walk with God are marked by trials, resistance, and in many cases, violent persecution. In a world increasingly hostile to biblical truth, it is essential to recover what Scripture teaches: persecution is not a sign that God has abandoned us—it is often the sign that we are finally following Him.

What Does The Bible Say About Patience? To follow Christ is to learn to wait. Patience is not weakness. It is not passivity. In biblical terms, patience is one of the most powerful virtues in the life of a believer. It demonstrates trust in God’s timing, endurance in affliction, and mercy toward others. Patience is a Spirit-born characteristic that opposes the impulsiveness of the flesh.

Faith That Obeys: Biblical Obedience. The modern church is eager to talk about grace, freedom, and identity—but becomes oddly silent when it comes to obedience. Yet the Scriptures are unambiguous: true faith is always obedient. In a culture of self-expression and autonomy, “obey” sounds offensive. But to the early church, obedience was a defining mark of faith.