The “Unsearchable Riches of Christ” in Ephesians 3
There is something profoundly staggering about what Paul reveals in Ephesians 3: the “unsearchable riches of Christ.” You don’t often find words like that tossed around—“unsearchable” and “riches” rubbing shoulders in the same phrase, especially coming from a man who’s been beaten, shipwrecked, and imprisoned multiple times for the faith. When Paul uses that kind
The Role of Grace in Sanctification
There’s this common trap I see when people think about sanctification in their walk with Christ—it often ends up feeling like a checklist or a performance test. “Am I doing enough? Am I holy enough?” If you’ve ever felt that way, then you probably know how exhausting that mindset can be. But what if sanctification,
Understanding the Difference Between the Twelve and Paul
There’s this fascinating tension in Scripture when you compare the ministry of the Twelve Apostles to that of Paul. Somehow, many Christians mash them together as if they’re interchangeable, but a closer look reveals two different gears moving the gospel forward in unique ways. And if you’re someone who firmly believes in rightly dividing the
The Gospel of the Uncircumcision vs. Circumcision
You know, the debate over circumcision isn’t just some dusty theological argument—it’s the heartbeat of early Christianity, but also a tension that keeps echoing through the ages. You might have bumped into passages where Paul’s talking about “the gospel of the uncircumcision” and “the gospel of the circumcision” and thought, what’s really going on here?
Why Signs, Wonders, and Healings Ceased
When you dive into the Scriptures with the heart of a grace believer, something startling emerges: the authentic signs, wonders, and miraculous healings we read about star prominently in the Book of Acts, but then… they just seem to vanish in the epistles written later on. Ever wondered why? What’s going on here? This isn’t
The “New Creature” in 2 Corinthians 5:17
I wonder if you’ve ever paused to really chew on what Paul meant by being a “new creature” in 2 Corinthians 5:17. It’s tossed around in Christian circles like a Bible verse that neatly wraps up the whole salvation story—but there’s so much depth that often goes unnoticed. “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he
Why We Don’t Follow Jesus’ Earthly Ministry for Doctrine Today
You ever wonder why so many folks still try to live like Jesus did during His earthly ministry as if the calendar never flipped from the Gospels to Acts? It’s tempting, isn’t it? Watching Jesus walk on water, heal the sick, feed multitudes, it all feels like the gold standard of what a Christian’s supposed
The Dispensation of Grace and Eternal Security
Understanding the Dispensation of Grace often reshapes how we grasp the whole Bible—like finally fitting together pieces of a spiritual jigsaw puzzle that everyone seems to have glanced at except you. When you truly get what grace means in the context of God’s plan, it revives your faith, pitches old misconceptions out the window, and
Why We Preach Christ According to the Revelation of the Mystery
When you really stop to think about why preaching Christ matters—especially from the standpoint of the revelation of the mystery—it’s not just about sharing a story or passing along some religious duty. It’s deeper, more personal, and radically transformative. What does it mean to preach Christ “according to the revelation of the mystery”? This phrase,
Understanding the “Pre-Tribulation” Rapture Doctrine
You ever notice how the topic of the rapture can spark endless debates in Christian circles? Especially when someone mentions the “pre-tribulation” rapture doctrine, eyes light up, and suddenly the room is a theological battlefield. If you’ve been around grace believers—those who rightly divide the Word of Truth—you’ll know this perspective isn’t just a casual