Definitional theology risks distorting Scripture by prioritizing isolated meanings over context. Romans 14:1’s “weak in the faith” illustrates this danger—it concerns diverse consciences in non-essential matters, not spiritual immaturity.  Read More

When the world feels divided and headlines are filled with anger, fear, and confusion, Romans 13:8–14 shines with urgent clarity: “Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.”Paul doesn’t leave love in the realm of sentiment. He roots it in action. To love is to prove we belong to Christ. It is the ongoing “debt” we never pay off. Unlike fin...  Read More

Romans 12’s emphasis on not repaying evil for evil (12:17) flows into chapter 13’s warning against rebellion, which invites self-judgment (13:2). Instead of taking justice into our own hands, we learn to trust God’s ordained structures, even when they are imperfect. Doing right frees us from fear of governing authorities (13:3), echoing the spirit-filled, Christ-centered, conscience-driven life in both chapters.  Read More

The woman is desperate to be healed. She too has heard about this man named Jesus who has the power to heal. She does not want to bother Jesus or even talk to Him. She just wants to get near enough to touch Him.  Read More

As recipients of unmerited grace, we are called to respond not with mere obligation, but with a renewed mind that mirrors God's character (Rom. 12:1–2).  Read More

When Paul writes in Romans 12:1–2 that believers should “present [their] bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God,” he is not introducing a brand-new idea in isolation. He is drawing from the very heart of Israel’s identity—the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4–5).The Shema called every Israelite to love the LORD with all their heart, soul, and strength. This was not merely a private devotion...  Read More

Paul reveals a shocking truth: Israel's rejection of their Messiah wasn't Plan B—it was always Plan A. Israel's "partial hardening" (Romans 11:25) opened salvation's floodgates to every nation on earth. This isn't divine abandonment; it's divine genius.  Read More

Have you ever been discouraged?  Yes.  It is part of the human condition.  Maybe you were discouraged due to problems with your health, family, finances, or work.  We read in the scriptures about individuals with tremendous faith who had moments when they were discouraged.  One of God’s greatest prophets felt that way.The life of an Old Testament prophet was extremely difficult.  It often entail...  Read More

In Romans 11:5–7, Paul makes a sharp point that hits at the heart of salvation: “At the present time there is a remnant, chosen by grace. But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace.”Paul isn’t just giving us a theological footnote—he’s giving us a lens through which we must see all of life, faith, and the very people of God.Israel’s story...  Read More

We've all felt its grip. The entrepreneur who never launches their business idea. The artist who never shares their work. The person who never applies for their dream job. Fear doesn't just prevent action—it robs us of possibility itself, creating a prison of "what ifs" and "if onlys."  Read More

What happens when a nation known for its religious heritage forgets the heart of its faith? What does it mean when those who should see clearly are the ones who turn away?Paul begins Romans 11 with a personal and pressing question: “Has God rejected His people?” The answer, grounded in Scripture and personal testimony, is a resounding no. Paul himself, a Jew from the tribe of Benjamin, is living p...  Read More

It is readily evident in God’s holy word that there is war between God and Satan. A monumental war between good and evil, light and darkness, and life and death. These two powerful forces have diametrically opposed goals.  Read More