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When God’s Ways Make No Sense: Learning to Trust When We Don’t Understand
Sometimes, God asks us to do things that seem impossible, unreasonable, or even frightening. The account of Ananias in Acts 9:10–19 offers encouragement for those moments when we struggle to understand God’s ways and find it difficult to trust his plans. The Seemingly...
Dealing with Idols of the Heart: How the Gospel Frees Us from False Worship
The human heart, as John Calvin observed, is an idol factory. We constantly manufacture things to place in God’s rightful position, exchanging worship of the Creator for worship of created things. This tendency towards idolatry isn’t merely an ancient problem confined...
Ministry is No Spectator Sport: Why Every Believer is Called to Serve
When the apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Romans, he spent fifteen chapters unpacking profound theological truths about the gospel. But when we reach chapter 16, something shifts. Gone are the weighty doctrinal explanations; instead, we encounter a lengthy list of...
Created in Christ Jesus: The Essence of Authentic Christianity
Paul’s letter to the Ephesians contains what may be the most crucial phrase for distinguishing genuine faith from mere profession: “created in Christ Jesus” (2:10). this expression represents far more than theological terminology—it embodies the very essence of what...
Hope for the Afterlife: A Theology of Death
Death remains one of life’s great certainties, yet we tend to avoid the topic. As believers, we discuss death only when it confronts us directly—at funerals or in times of immediate loss. This reluctance is understandable; death brings heartache and sorrow. But the...
The Reality of and Remedy for Sin: How Confession Restores Our Relationship with God
Confession is integral to the Christian life. First John 1:9 emphasises the necessity of confessing our sins: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” This verse isn’t merely a suggestion—it...
The Reality of and Remedy for Sin: What Every Christian Must Understand about the Fallen Nature
Sin is an uncomfortable truth that Christians must confront honestly. Even after placing our faith in Christ, we discover that we remain capable of sinning—a realisation that can be deeply troubling. When we actually commit an act of sin, it disturbs us profoundly,...
Beyond Mere Profession: The Narrow Way to the Kingdom
Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:21–23 offer one of the most sobering warnings in all of Scripture. His teaching pierces through religious complacency and challenges us to examine the very foundation of our faith. The text begins with Christ’s declaration: “Not everyone who...
Taming the Tongue: Practical Steps for Taming the Tongue
“Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips.” (Psalm 141:3) Understanding the universal struggle with speech control and recognising its importance for spiritual maturity naturally leads to a crucial question: How do we practically work...