Defining Faith

Faith is a common aspect of the Christian life and all spiritual systems. Faith is so essential; the writer of Hebrews states, “Now without faith it is impossible to please God, since the one who draws near to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6) This…

Titus: How a Proper Church Functions

The church cannot stand if it does not perform its proper function. This is why the modern church has so many controversies and divisions. Some only seek money, some try to compromise with the world and speak outright lies, and some cannot tell what sin is. But God always leaves a remnant; repeatedly, He has…

Humility

One crucial aspect of being a follower of Christ is humility. The Bible teaches this with numerous examples, time after time. Pride and selfish boasting are ever-present and ever-growing in our modern society. Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology sums up boasting as: “If it is God or the commendable qualities of others, then boasting…

Lost in the Wilderness

Lost in the wilderness. No one around. Just you, and your shining hand. You saved me, you rescued me from the desolate land. No sense of direction, no idea where to go. I wander, I cry. You lead me to and fro. Lost in the wilderness, you’re all that I have. All else was left…

The Wilderness

The wilderness is a concept mentioned several times in the Bible. It is a concept that is different from our modern conception of wilderness. The contemporary image is usually the great outdoors, a lush green forest full of pleasantness to all the senses, or camping out under the stars with wonder over God’s vast, beautiful…

The Goodness of God

This subject will only be fully understood once we are with Him in eternity. “As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before him, and asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked him. “No one is…

The Anguish of Pain—The Comfort of Scripture

Pain is a concept every person is well acquainted with, whether a believer in Christ or not; from the staunchest atheist to the humblest evangelist. We all suffer pain in various forms and to mixed degrees: Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual. One can ask: Why do we suffer, and why do we watch each other…

Holy: The Holy One of Israel

Each name of God describes a different attribute of His being. This name is, by far, the most important, and the most intimidating. The Holy One of Israel is a special name only given in the book of Isaiah; although it is mentioned 26 times in this book. It exemplifies His unique and awe-inspiring grandeur.…

Jehovah Jireh: The Lord Will Provide

This one is my personal favorite. It’s probably the most famous name for God–Jehovah Jireh. Jireh (Jye-reh) is derived from the word Raah (rah-ah) which means to see. Like Roi, but in this context, specifically to see to something–to provide. Jehovah Jireh is only mentioned once in Genesis 22:14, “And Abraham named that place The…

El Roi: The God Who Sees

Moving back to Genesis, this name ties in with the others, especially Jehovah Shammah, and Jehovah Sabaoth. He is the God who sees. Roi (Roh-ee) means looking, seeing, sight. He sees us. The only time this name is used is in Genesis 16:13, “So she named the Lord who spoke to her: “You are El-roi,”…