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The Second Coming of our Lord can occur at any moment. Jesus also taught (Mt 24:36), “But concerning the day and the hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.” He will return to judge the living and the dead. In light of this Biblical truth, … Read more

Mercy involves being tenderhearted and kind to your fellow man as God is (Lk 6:36). It is the practice of perfect love that extends compassion to our neighbor without partiality. A Biblical mercy is rooted in a heart that first seek to address human need over our ingrained biases and hypocritical customs that only benefit … Read more

When one becomes a Christian, it is because they have been transformed into a new creation by God (2 Cor 5:17). The gift of such salvation conveys us into new way of living and thinking. Our old life which was rooted in our sinful nature is to no longer reign in us, but by the … Read more

Jesus did not come to bring peace on earth, but rather between God and man (Mt 10:34-36). The blood he shed on the cross to atone for our sins accomplished this, as it appeased the wrath of God hanging over all mankind (1 Jn 2:1-2, Rom 3:21-26). Further, man’s definition of peace differs from God’s. … Read more

Keeping our word is essential in the stability of human relationships. Trust is the threefold cord that is the very strength of our connection with others. What is the primary reason for fractures in our union with people? It is the shortcomings and flaws in our human nature. Though the best of us will strive … Read more

Jesus is the only way be which humanity can be saved from the wrath to come (Jn 14:6, Acts 4:12). His Gospel message of salvation is for all, which is the only avenue by which belief is possible. How is such salvation obtained? Are we required to build up enough good works (that will outweigh … Read more

Love is not merely a declaration, but actions we take towards what we treasure. If we truly love something, it is professed from our lips and seen in our subsequent actions. God is our model as Jesus Christ is the evidence of this truth bestowed upon us by our Father in Heaven. We are called … Read more

True love reflects the character and nature of God. The definition of what this looks like is detailed in Scripture. As Paul continues to give instructions to the church in this chapter, he describes a love that has no fellowship with evil. How is this possible? Because it is rooted in the very being of … Read more

The Christian is called to a higher form of charity that transcends the limits of human love. In this chapter of 1 Corinthians, Paul describes an “agape” (ἀγάπη) love, which essentially means affectionate or benevolent (i.e., disposition towards goodness, kindness, and generosity). This is a type of love God has demonstrated to the world through … Read more

According to man, love is reduced to simply a feeling or emotion that moves in and out of our lives like the wind. Such love is typically conditional and self-centered. In contrast, God is love which is rooted in his nature (1 Jn 4:7). His love is transcendent and self-sacrificial as it is fully manifested … Read more