Shame on you!
I’ve come to realize that many pastors are hesitant to discuss money because they’ve been taught and told not to speak on the topic. However, Paul addressed this issue on several occasions. Are pastors inferior to an apostle? Paul made it clear in Ephesians that both are mandated by Christ Jesus for His ministry. (Ephesians…
Supporting Christian Workers: A Biblical Approach
Recently, I was asked how we can support Christian workers, which might have been prompted by a Facebook post I shared. Scripture provides numerous teachings on this matter, but I will focus on one passage to highlight the principle clearly. In 3 John 1:1-14, the apostle John commends Gaius for his faithfulness and generosity towards…
Rethinking the Church: A Call to Biblical Priorities
Christians have become overly focused on constructing buildings they call churches. Yet a building without believers is nothing more than a structure—a gathering place at best. As a song says, “A house is not a home when there’s no one there.” Likewise, a building, no matter how grand, is not the church if God’s people…
True Blessing and Faith
Jesus once said, “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven. For He causes His sun to rise on both the evil…
Tentmaker Pastor?
The notion that Paul was a “tentmaker,” in the contemporary interpretation of the Bible, holding a secular or business to support his ministry, is not explicitly confirmed in Scripture. Acts 18 describes Paul’s time in Corinth, where he resided with Aquila and Priscilla, both of whom were tentmakers by profession (Acts 18:1-4). During this period,…
The Misconception of “Once Saved, Always Saved”
The idea of “once saved, always saved” stems from misinterpretations of selected Bible verses by some Christians. These passages seem to imply that God predestines certain individuals for salvation. Yet, a closer and more comprehensive reading of Scripture shows that this belief is inaccurate. The Bible does not universally call all believers the elect; rather,…
In Christ Alone
Once again, taking the verse of the day from YouVersion and studying the verse from its context for personal devotion and sharing. Matthew’s Gospel narrates the story of the wealthy young ruler, shedding light on the challenges posed by prevailing religious beliefs, earthly attachments, and the call to faith in Christ. The young man’s wealth…
Jesus Washing of the Disciples’ Feet: Is it really simply about leadership, or as some say humility?
Here’s the irony of modern Christianity: it often focuses on the visual rather than the true teachings of Jesus Christ. The Jewish custom of washing one’s feet was originally an act of welcoming a guest. I remember a lesson often repeated by one of my seminary professors: many could deliver a message that sounded moving,…
Are Christians permitted to be Unequally Yoked?
This posting is bound to stir controversy. However, as we have been guided by God’s Word and come to the realization that we may have been mistaken in our belief, shaped by long‑standing traditions and practices, having recognized the error, shouldn’t we reconsider our stance? Only those touched by the Gospel of Jesus Christ possess…
“Take heart!” Jesus said, “I Have Overcome the World”
Photo taken from “Buhay Kristyano 6.33” No, that is not correct. The recent earthquakes are not connected to Christ’s return. Let us look into Scripture to see where such an idea might have originated. The Bible says: “Jesus left the temple and was going away when His disciples came to show Him the temple buildings.…
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