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Theology is essentially the study of scripture which reveals the nature and will of God, which shapes Christian doctrine (i.e., set of beliefs or teachings). The aforementioned gives birth to life application. In other words, what does Christianity look like in every-day life? This is the primary endeavor of James in his letter to exiled … Read more

How often has our good been repaid with evil? How painful was it to discover those who we called friends are found delighting in our fall? How discouraging was it to see those who hates us circling over us like buzzards as they hope and wait for us perish in the heat of trial? In … Read more

Justice and righteousness is only found at the feet of God. Those who depend on Him to provide for their lacking and the administration of equity will experience both operating in their lives. He gives these blessings towards his people as a mercy, not as a result of merit. In this Psalm, David urgently cries … Read more

In the matters of faithfulness, there is none like our God. As we reflect on our past, it should not take us long to recount all his divine benefits that has blessed our lives. When we have been lost in caves of despair, it has been God who came as light to lead us out. … Read more

Life is short. It is here today and gone tomorrow. Further, according to scripture, we do not know the hour that our lives on earth will come to an end. Solomon observes, “For man does not know his time. Like fish that are taken in an evil net, and like birds that are caught in … Read more

The Lord is compassionate and gracious. He is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love over his people. We are assured by scripture that we can flee to God (for he is our refuge) when the trials and adversaries of life overwhelm us. We have faith that God will not forsake us, but here … Read more

A great struggle between good and evil has endured throughout the generations since the Garden of Eden. Those who have placed their faith in God (righteous) are in opposition to those who have rejected him (wicked). David highlights the enmity the unbeliever has for God’s people when he says, “The wicked watches for the righteous … Read more

The wicked have no future in the eyes of God. Even their present prosperity and aspirations have diminishing value when you consider their end, for according to David, “…those blessed by the Lord shall inherit the land, but those cursed by him shall be cut off” (v22, cf. Ecc 9:6). Retribution of the Lord is … Read more

A day is appointed by God’s providential will and timing that he will repay the wicked. Having assurance of this promise, David encourages the saints to, “refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil” (v8). We are exhorted to wait on God for he will avenge us. This Psalm … Read more

Prosperity in the hands of the wicked can cause much consternation in the hearts of the righteous. To witness them thriving in health and wealth; abundance of ease; and evasion of justice is enough to cause anyone to wrestle with this question, “Where is God?” How long shall they prosper in their way while we … Read more