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 Jonathan Klimek | 2 Jul 2025 | Articles
Genesis 18:16–33 presents one of the most remarkable conversations in Scripture—a deeply personal exchange between Abraham and the Lord concerning the fate of Sodom. This passage not only reveals Abraham’s compassionate heart but also provides profound insights into...
by Thapelo Mpai | 19 May 2025 | Articles
Forgiveness lies at the heart of the gospel. But forgiveness is not, as some have suggested, unconditional. In fact, there are at least three biblical conditions to forgiveness. First, forgiveness is conditioned on the finished work of Christ. God does not simply...
by Doug Van Meter | 20 Oct 2017 | Articles
This past week I had my first (and, I hope, my last) MRI. It wasn’t quite as bad as I had anticipated, but close enough that I am committed to taking better care of my health! The radiologist was very kind and very thorough in her explanation of what was about to...
