May 2025
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President Marcos Jr.’s call for reconciliation—particularly with the Duterte camp—comes across as politically strategic rather than morally grounded. In a nation still healing from the wounds of Martial Law and the drug war, true reconciliation cannot happen without truth. It requires repentance, justice, and memory—not elite handshakes or legal maneuvering. This post explores how fear…
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Many Christians unknowingly embrace a subtle lie—that salvation is escape from the physical world. But Scripture teaches something far more powerful: redemption. This post exposes the dangers of dualism—spirit vs. body, heaven vs. earth—and reclaims the holistic gospel of Jesus Christ, who came not to discard creation, but to restore it. The gospel makes all…
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Romans 10 proclaims that salvation isn’t distant or reserved for a few—it is near, offered to all who trust in the risen Christ. Paul confronts Israel’s resistance, emphasizes the power of proclamation, and calls the Church to speak the gospel boldly. At its heart, this chapter reveals a God who keeps His hands outstretched, extending…
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True trust, as Scripture presents it, is never blind. It is grounded in God’s proven character and calls us to engage with heart, mind, and action. In a world where trust is often misplaced or abused, biblical faith invites us to follow—not in ignorance, but with eyes open. This essay explores how real trust works:…
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Romans 9 explores the mystery of God’s sovereign mercy, revealing that His covenant purposes move forward not through human effort or lineage, but through grace and faith. Paul wrestles with Israel’s unbelief, highlights Christ as the cornerstone, and calls readers to trust in God’s faithfulness, even when His ways challenge our expectations.