Apostle Paul
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In Colossians, Paul isn’t battling atheism but a seductive “Jesus-plus” spirituality—rules, calendars, ascetic discipline, and even angel-focused mysticism—offered as the pathway to “fullness.” Paul’s urgent claim is that believers don’t graduate beyond Christ: the fullness of God dwells in him, and in him the church is already complete. The letter calls Christians to resist fear-driven…
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Are typhoons a sign of God’s wrath on the Philippines? The Apostle Paul wouldn’t draw a straight line from storm to sin. Instead, he would point us to a groaning creation, a call to repentance, a summons to do justice, and a hope rooted in Christ. This post explores how biblical theology calls us not…
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Romans 7 reveals the deep struggle of life under the Law: a longing for good, but captivity to sin. Paul shows that human effort cannot save us—only Christ can. This essay explores how the Law exposes, sin enslaves, and Jesus rescues, leading us into the Spirit-empowered life described in Romans 8.
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Virtues of a Transformed Community 12So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. 14Beyond all these things put on love,…
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“5Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. 6For it is because of these things that the wrath of God will come upon the sons of disobedience, 7and in them you also once walked, when you were living in them. 8But now you also,…
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The Impact of Being Adopted into God’s Family Introduction The theme of adoption is incredibly rich and holds a special place in Christian theology. More than just a doctrine, it speaks to the heart of what it means to be in a relationship with God. Verses like John 1:12 and Galatians 4:1-7 beautifully illustrate how…
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Introduction The doctrine of justification is a key element of Christian theology, intimately connected to themes of grace, redemption, and relationship with God. This multifaceted concept encompasses both present realities and future promises. Understanding these dimensions is crucial for appreciating the fullness of the Christian faith, influencing how believers live out their daily lives while…
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The Socio-economic and Religious Landscape of First-Century Judaism Understanding the socioeconomic and religious context of first-century Judaism is crucial for interpreting the New Testament and the teachings of Jesus and Paul, as it provides a framework within which their messages were articulated and received. The interplay of historical, cultural, and religious dynamics during this era…
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3:1Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. 3For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ, who is our life,…
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20If you have died with Christ to the elementary principles of the world, why, as if you were living in the world, do you submit yourself to decrees, such as, 21″Do not handle, do not taste, do not touch!” 22(which all refer to things destined to perish with using)- in accordance with the commandments and teachings of men? 23These are matters…