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Often, we think of the Holy Spirit primarily within the context of the New Testament. Whether it’s the birth of the Church at Pentecost, the empowering of believers, or the process of sanctification, the Holy Spirit is usually boxed into these moments. And while the Spirit was and is active in these ways, He was […]

“The story of Passover is the story of liberation and hope.” – Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel Days matter. And when it comes to the Jewish people, days are sacred. The Jewish people observe many different feasts, fasts, and celebrations as a part of their yearly rhythm. Celebrations like Yom Kippur, Rosh Hoshanah, and Sukkot create

Context matters when it comes to understanding historical or religious texts. And when it comes to the New Testament, it’s no different. The New Testament of the Bible was written within a specific cultural and religious framework. It’s a written work set within a place and a time. And understanding its context is a key

“The knowledge of God is the most important knowledge a person can have.”– A.W. Tozer, The Knowledge of the Holy We are known by God. And, we were made to know Him. To know His character as a Father. To know His nature as the almighty God. And all throughout the Scriptures, we see His

Online Seminary Training for Pastors Pastoral ministry is a calling that demands everything. Your heart. Your mind. Your time. You’re juggling sermon prep, pastoral care, family responsibilities, and your own spiritual growth. It’s no small task.And sometimes, you might feel stretched thin, wondering if you have the tools to faithfully teach God’s Word and shepherd

“The Holy Spirit is fully God and fully personal, serving as the third member of the Triune God.” -Joel Mudamalle The Holy Spirit isn’t just a concept or a theological idea. He’s a person with purpose and power. Power to heal and restore. Power to transform and save. Power to comfort and help. The Holy

In his book The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible, Dr. Michael Heiser writes: The Old Testament prepares us for Jesus by describing a figure who is both human and divine, a servant and a king, who will ultimately redeem Israel and bless the nations. The Old Testament is full of prophets

In the anonymous letter known as The Epistle to Diognetus, the author writes of early Christians: They dwell in their own countries, but simply as sojourners… They are in the flesh, but they do not live after the flesh. They pass their days on earth, but they are citizens of heaven. The early Christians were

  In his book, Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work, pastor Tim Keller writes: Work is as much a basic human need as food, beauty, rest, friendship, prayer, and sexuality; it is not simply medicine but food for our soul. Without meaningful work, we sense significant inner loss and emptiness. From the

  It’s easy to become familiar with the Bible. And that familiarity often contributes to misinterpreting the Bible. Whether it’s taking scriptures out of context or reading into the text what we hope it means, we can find ourselves forming doctrines and theologies that don’t align with God’s heart or His ways. In an interview