How to Develop a Gospel-Centered Approach to Bible Study
I believe that a Gospel-centered approach to Bible Study is foundational to a meaningful engagement with the Bible. Because at the heart of the Christian faith lies the person of Jesus Christ and the redemptive message of the Gospel. In Luke 24:27, Jesus Himself affirmed …
Is Tithing a Requirement for New Testament Believers?
Tithing is a hot-button topic that often sparks debate among Christians. So much so, that I had determined to put it off to a later date given that my views on it are not exactly conventional. However, my recent encounter with an online preacher’s assertion …
The Sinners’ Prayer: My 4 Main Concerns
If you were to ask me, “When did you get saved?” my immediate response would be, “15th September 2015”. That was the day I said the Sinner’s Prayer and genuinely meant every word of it. Like countless other Christians, that particular day when I said …
Bibliolatry: Should Christians Beware of Making the Bible an Idol?
Three months ago, I encountered a remarkable statement made by a pastor on YouTube rebuking Christians who have the audacity to think that everything God wants them to know can only be found in the Bible. He likened this to worshipping the Bible saying, “When …
A Christian Perspective: What Does the Bible Say About Suffering?
Suffering is a universal human experience. Whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, no one is exempt from the challenges and hardships that life can bring. For believers, finding meaning and purpose in suffering is an essential aspect of our faith journey. Thankfully, the Bible is not …
How to Study the Bible: The Inductive Bible Study Method
Exploring the riches of the Bible through an in-depth study is a profoundly rewarding journey. One that can deepen your understanding of God’s Word and strengthen your faith. That said, there are various methods of Bible study that can help believers gain deeper insights into …
Eternal Security: Can You Lose Your Salvation?
The question whether Christians can lose their salvation is a topic that has sparked theological debate for centuries. Different denominations and theologians hold various views on this matter. Nonetheless, like many Christians, I believe in the doctrine of eternal security which asserts that once a …
God’s Divine Providence: What it is and Why it Matters
In the realm of Christian theology, I find that few concepts are as profound as the doctrine of God’s divine providence. For centuries, theologians, scholars, and believers have sought to comprehend the intricate workings of God’s providential care in the world. Therefore, in this blog …
Reevaluating Self-Care: A Biblical Perspective
“It is ever the Holy Spirit’s work to turn our eyes away from self to Jesus; but Satan’s work is just the opposite of this, for he is constantly trying to make us regard ourselves instead of Christ.” ~ Charles Spurgeon In recent years, the …
Why Christians Need to Continually Hear the Gospel
In scripture, the Gospel repeatedly serves as the benchmark, foundation, driving force, and guiding principle for the Christian life. It goes beyond being a truth embraced solely for salvation; instead, it is a truth we should strive to comprehend increasingly with each passing day and …
Narcigesis: A Wrong Approach to Bible Study
The hermeneutical (Bible interpretation) approach we use to study and interpret the Bible holds immense significance. The two commonly known approaches to Bible study are exegesis and eisegesis. Exegesis (the best approach) means “to draw meaning from a text ” while eisegesis means “to read …
The Purpose-Driven Deception
“What I’m I here for?” is a question that everyone grapples with at some point in their lives. And as important as this question is, I believe that how we arrive at its answer is equally as important. Especially for the Christian. I once watched …