covenant

  • Many assume Israel’s chosenness means exclusivity or divine favoritism. But Scripture paints a different picture: Israel is chosen for the nations, not against them. When we recover Israel’s true vocation — fulfilled in the Messiah — we begin to see how the covenant always pointed toward a reconciled, Spirit-shaped family embracing all peoples.

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  • God Keeps His Promises, Even the Hard Ones

    There’s a familiar comfort in the idea that God keeps His promises. Many of us hold onto verses of reassurance and hope, the kinds that speak of restoration, rescue, and future blessing (Psalm 119:50; Romans 15:4). But the Bible won’t let us forget the other side of the coin: God also keeps the promises that…

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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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  • “I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed and said, “Alas, O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant and lovingkindness for those who love Him and keep His commandments.” Daniel 9:4 In the Old Testament, there are two kinds of covenant, or agreement if you please; there is an agreement…

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