Posts with the tag “salvation”

We like to plan our lives, especially our spiritual growth, but Scripture reminds us that God rarely follows our script. Acts 16 shows how faithful obedience can lead not to comfort, but to opposition, and how worship in the darkest moments becomes a powerful witness. What looks like interruption or failure may actually be God advancing His mission in unseen ways. When we stop trying to write the story ourselves and trust Jesus instead, God begins to redeem our suffering and transform lives for His glory.  Read More

In a world where value and acceptance often hinge on performance, Acts 15 challenges us to rethink our reliance on religious customs for salvation. The Jerusalem Council marks a pivotal moment where early church leaders affirmed that faith in Jesus alone suffices for salvation. This groundbreaking decision laid the foundation for understanding that God's grace is a gift, not something to be earned through human efforts. By lifting burdens rather than imposing them, the council reminded believers that salvation is about what God has already accomplished, freeing us from the cycle of proving worth. This echoes through time as a powerful reminder: Christ's work is complete, our faith is received, and we serve out of gratitude, not obligation.  Read More

The ancient city of Nineveh stands as one of history's most dramatic examples of both divine mercy and divine justice. For over a century, the people of Judah watched this powerful metropolis dominate the ancient world, crushing nations and spreading terror across the known world. What they witnessed during those long decades reveals profound truths about God's character that still speak to us tod...  Read More

The final chapter of Jonah's story confronts us with one of the most uncomfortable truths in all of Scripture: God's mercy extends far beyond our comfort zones, and our response to that reality determines whether we experience blessing or discipline. Imagine being the most successful evangelist in history. Five words. An entire city saved. Thousands upon thousands of lives spared from destruction....  Read More