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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...
Taming the Tongue: The Disproportionate Influence of Small Things
“If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also...
Taming the Tongue: The Ultimate Measure of Spiritual Maturity
“If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body” (James 3:2). Having established that we all stumble in many ways, James doesn’t leave us wallowing in our weakness. Instead, he presents us with a remarkable...
Taming the Tongue: The Universal Weakness of Human Speech
James 3 offers a sobering examination of the power of human speech and our universal struggle to control it. James begins his teaching with a stark reality that every believer must face: We all stumble in many ways, and nowhere is this more evident than in our speech...
The Mechanics of Missions: Member Involvement in the Missionary Task
When we consider Paul’s missionary journeys, we often focus on his remarkable achievements: churches planted, cultures crossed, languages learned. Yet Paul’s success was never a solo endeavour. Behind every pioneering missionary stands a network of faithful believers,...