The Fruit of the Spirit vs. the Sin of the Flesh: Evidence of Salvation. The Christian life is not defined merely by what we claim with our lips but by what is produced in our lives. Jesus said, “You can identify them by their fruit, that is, by the way they act… A good tree can’t produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can’t produce good fruit.” (Matt. 7:16, 18, NLT). Paul echoes this in Galatians 5, contrasting the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit. 

Did Paul Have Eye Problems? Myth, Language, and Theology. A common theory in biblical scholarship is that Paul suffered from poor eyesight. The argument often comes from Galatians 4:15, where Paul says: “I am sure you would have taken out your own eyes and given them to me if it had been possible.” Some also point to Galatians 6:11 — “Notice what large letters I use as I write these closing words in my own handwriting.”

Book of Galatians Summary: Freedom in Christ. The letter to the Galatians is Paul at his most fiery and passionate. Written to a group of churches in the Roman province of Galatia, it tackles a crisis: false teachers had infiltrated, insisting Gentile believers must obey the Jewish law — especially circumcision — in order to be saved. Paul responds with urgency: salvation comes by grace through faith in Christ, not by works of the law.

Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh: Weakness, Faith, and God’s Strength. Few passages have sparked as much debate as Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 12:7–10: “So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’”

Book of 2 Corinthians Summary: Strength in Weakness. 2 Corinthians is one of Paul’s most personal and emotional letters. Unlike Romans, which reads like a theological essay, this letter reveals Paul’s heart: his pain, his defense of his ministry, and his encouragement to a church that doubted him. It is a book of paradoxes — boasting in weakness, strength through suffering, and God’s power displayed in fragile vessels.

The Masoretic Text: What It Is—And What It’s Not. If you’ve ever read a Bible that didn’t include the so-called “Apocrypha,” or noticed differences in Old Testament quotations between your Bible and the New Testament authors, you’ve likely encountered the effects of the Masoretic Text (MT). But what is it, really? Where did it come from? And why does it matter?

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.

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.

The Real Biblical Meaning of Jeremiah 29:11. Jeremiah 29:11 may be the most frequently misapplied verse in the modern Christian imagination. Plastered across mugs, journals, and graduation cards, it is often reduced to a generalized promise of personal success. But to rip this verse from its historical and theological context is to domesticate it—transforming a message of long-suffering hope into a shallow slogan.