by Chad Hutchinson | 22 Jun 2026 | Articles, Bible and Theology, Christian Living
In the letter bearing his name, Jude does not aim for friendly compromise. He issues an urgent a call to arms—a summons to “contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (v. 3). In making his case against the false teachers who had infiltrated...
by Varughese George | 9 Jan 2026 | Articles, Bible and Theology, Christian Living
The Sermon on the Mount concludes its beatitudes with perhaps the most uncomfortable pronouncement of all: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:10). This final beatitude is amplified in vv....
by Tommie van der Walt | 7 Jan 2026 | Articles, Bible and Theology, Christian Living
The human heart beats as electrical impulses move through its chambers, telling it when to contract. When this natural rhythm fails, surgeons implant a pacemaker—a small battery-operated device under the skin—which sends pulses to stimulate the heartbeat as needed....
by Stephen Scholtz | 5 Jan 2026 | Articles, Bible and Theology, Christian Living
Matthew 5:8 reads: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” This simple yet profound beatitude invites us to ask ourselves searching questions: What are you aiming for in life? Where are you headed? What are you seeking? The beatitude communicates a...
by Anton Beetge | 15 Dec 2025 | Articles, Bible and Theology, Christian Living
In Matthew 5:7, Jesus declares, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” This beatitude, like the others in the Sermon on the Mount, describes not how one becomes a citizen of Christ’s kingdom, but what such a citizen looks like. Jesus is painting a...
by Stuart Chase | 12 Dec 2025 | Articles, Bible and Theology, Christian Living
Manny grew up in poverty in Lagos, Nigeria, where his family of thirteen survived on less than $2 a day in a two-room cinder block house. Like many poor Nigerian children, he had no shoes—a dangerous reality that exposed him to disease. One day, a white missionary...
