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Short Biblical Reflection “Christ loved us and gave himself up for us.” — Ephesians 5:2 Christian love is not simple sentimentalism. It is not merely being nice, avoiding difficult conversations, or affirming whatever another person wants. In the New Testament, love takes its deepest meaning from Jesus Himself, and Jesus shows us that true love…
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Does Scripture prohibit women from ordained ministry, or have inherited interpretations sometimes obscured the gifts of the Spirit? This essay examines Ephesians 5:21, Paul’s recognition of women in ministry, the difficult passages in 1 Timothy, and the Trinity. It argues that Christian authority must reflect Christ’s self-giving love rather than the preservation of gender-based privilege.
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Does continued suffering mean God has rejected us? The mockery at Jesus’ cross exposes that painful assumption. Reading Matthew alongside Psalm 22 and Wisdom of Solomon, this essay explores honest lament, resurrection hope, and the church’s calling to stand beside those whose rescue has not yet come.
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Did God really command the killing of innocent children? This biblical study examines Old Testament violence, divine judgment, and the authority of Scripture in the light of Jesus Christ. It considers the limits of common explanations and offers principles for reading difficult passages with honesty, humility, and faith.
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Christ has conquered death, yet suffering continues. Why? This essay explores the overlap of two ages, the resurrection of Jesus, the transforming work of the Holy Spirit, and the Christian hope of new creation.
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Why did Jesus overturn the temple tables? Read through the Gospels and Paul’s teaching, the temple cleansing reveals judgment, mercy, and fulfillment in Christ. It also calls the church to repentance, holiness, reconciliation, and accountable leadership.
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Can Christians in committed same-sex relationships belong fully to God’s covenant family? Reflecting on Richard Hays’ change of perspective, N. T. Wright’s traditional position, and Paul’s theology of grace and transformation, this essay examines Scripture, conscience, marriage, resurrection, and the Holy Spirit while leaving room for further theological discussion.
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What does a Church that truly reflects the risen Christ look like? Drawing from Jesus’ teaching and Paul’s vision of Christian community, this essay examines servant leadership, freedom of conscience, mutual responsibility, and spiritual maturity. It argues that the Church is called to embody the character of God’s coming new creation through the transforming work…
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Paul’s teaching on the body of Christ is more than an appeal for Christian unity. Read against an ancient Roman fable, 1 Corinthians 12 offers a remarkable challenge to privilege, domination, and the neglect of weaker members within the church.
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Why does God harden hearts? This biblical study traces judicial hardening from Pharaoh and Isaiah to Romans, examining human responsibility, divine judgment, and the hope of mercy.