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Five Leadership Styles in Christian Perspective

Christian leadership begins with Scripture and the example of Jesus. Modern leadership styles gain new meaning when shaped by truth, humility, and Christlike character. Shepherding, servanthood, instruction, spiritual transformation, and visionary purpose guide believers to lead with integrity, wisdom, and hope rooted in the power of the risen Christ.

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Five Rights Leaders Have to Surrender

Authentic Christian leadership is not about power or entitlement—it is about surrender. This article explores five rights every leader must willingly lay down: the right to control the narrative, to be understood, to defend oneself, to escape responsibility, and to "just do you." Through Scripture and real-world wisdom, it shows how Christ-like leadership embraces humility, sacrifice, and influence shaped by service rather than status.

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Christ's Triumph in Spiritual Warfare

Spiritual warfare is real, and we live it every day. The powers of darkness clash against God's authority, and we must act. We do not fight with swords and shields. Instead, we use truth, prayer, righteousness, and a renewed mind. Christ has already won the decisive victory through his cross and resurrection. As believers, we enter that triumph by standing firm in faith and proclaiming his kingdom in a broken world.

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Responding to 'The Benedict Option'

In "The Benedict Option," author Rod Dreher urges Christians to form tightly knit communities apart from mainstream culture. We respond differently: we believe Christians engage the world boldly, not retreat. We live in the marketplace, serve our neighbors, and uphold truth in everyday life. Rather than hide, we stand where culture is shaped—and shine as salt and light.

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New Testament Biographies

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Jesus of Nazareth

Jesus of Nazareth walked the roads of Galilee and Judea, teaching about God's kingdom and calling people to repent and believe. He healed the sick, cast out demons, and showed what life under God's reign looks like. He faced opposition, died on a cross under Pontius Pilate, and rose on the third day—victory over sin and death. Through him, we enter new life and join God's kingdom mission.

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Andrew of Bethsaida

Andrew of Bethsaida answered Jesus's call first, then brought his brother, Simon, to follow. He worked as a fisherman at the Sea of Galilee, followed John the Baptist, and introduced others to the Messiah. Though scripture records only a few moments, Andrew's quiet faith impacted key scenes—from the feeding of the five thousand to the arrival of Greek seekers. His legacy shows that simple acts can draw people to Christ.

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James Alphaeus

James, son of Alphaeus, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, remains one of the more enigmatic figures in the Gospel lists. The New Testament mentions him only by name and his father's name, giving us few personal details. Traditions link him to James the Less and even to James, the brother of Jesus, but scholars debate these connections. His life invites us to follow Jesus faithfully—even when our story stays hidden chiefly behind history's curtain.

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James of Jerusalem

James the Just, the brother of Jesus, led the Jerusalem church after Peter left the city. He guided believers through major decisions, including the Council of Jerusalem, which determined how Gentile converts could be received into the faith. He wrote a letter of wisdom, taught practical theology, and stood as a bridge between Jewish tradition and the new Christian movement. His leadership helped shape the earliest church's mission and unity.

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Doctrine & Ministry

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Baptism: Immersed in Christ

In baptism, we dive into the living water of Christ's victory. When Jesus stepped into the Jordan River, he began his ministry, embraced our flesh, and obeyed the Father with firm resolve. Paul says baptism unites us with Christ in his death and resurrection. We leave our past behind and rise into new life through the Holy Spirit. Baptism is not just a ritual—it is the moment our faith takes hold and we begin to live as children of the risen Lord.

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Communion: Partaking in Christ

We gather for communion to remember what Jesus has done and live in his new life. We take the bread and the cup, reflecting on his body given and his blood shed—and we commit to follow him with full hearts. This meal unites us as one body in Christ, breaking barriers and bringing hope. As we share these elements, we proclaim his death until he comes again, and we step into the promise of his resurrection and presence.

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God's Will & Our Free Choices

The article explains how God's will works together with human freedom, not against it. It argues that God invites us into cooperation, not passive submission, drawing from early church tradition and modern thought. God knows all possibilities and still invites genuine choice. When we live in his will, we walk with him in daily obedience, love, and service—not as puppets, but as partners in his plan.

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Law, Grace & New Wine

Jesus did not come to abolish the Law of Moses but to fulfil it and pour new wine into new wineskins. The old covenant served Israel well, yet the gospel brings something deeper—grace and transformation through Christ. When Christians claim grace alone, they must not disregard the Law's role in shaping faithful living. In Christ we uphold God's commandments while relying on his mercy—not legalism, but life-in-abundance in his kingdom.

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Exegesis & Discipleship

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A Saga of Seven Churches

The number seven in the Bible often means completeness and perfection. When Jesus wrote letters to the seven churches in Asia Minor (Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea), he spoke not just to those cities but to the whole church across time. Each letter offers a greeting, correction, and hope. They teach all believers how to stay faithful, live wisely, and trust God amid challenge and change.

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Blue: God's Favorite Color

In Scripture and Jewish tradition, blue shows God's presence, holiness, and eternal nature. The Israelites wove blue threads into their garments to remind themselves of God's law. The prophet saw God's throne made of blue lapis lazuli. Blue appears in temple curtains and priestly garments to mark the sacred. Christians now use blue to represent heaven's glory and faith. The sky invites us to look upward to the eternal God.

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Calendar of the Church

The liturgical calendar helps us remember the life and ministry of Jesus and live it out in our everyday lives! It guides us through seasons such as Advent, Lent, Pascha, Pentecost, and ordinary time, drawing on the Jewish tradition of sacred assemblies. By observing these rhythms, we pattern worship, teaching, and life around Christ's coming, death, resurrection, and the ongoing work of the Spirit.

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Christology: Titles of Jesus

Christology studies who Jesus is as the Messiah. Both "Christ" (Greek) and "Messiah" (Hebrew) mean "anointed one." The New Testament assigns many titles to Jesus to show his roles and identity. Some treat him only as a great teacher, but the historic church affirms that he is truly God and truly human. He did not say "I am God" in our modern way, but he declared "I am" in a way first-century Jews understood as divine.

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Theology & Biblical Studies

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Attachment Styles in Christian Context

We explore how attachment styles—our pattern of connecting with others—relate to faith. Early relationships shape how we trust, love, and feel a sense of belonging. In Christ, believers find a secure base: a steady God who accepts and supports us. Our insecure styles (anxious, avoidant, or fearful) reflect brokenness, but the gospel brings healing. In the Christian community, we learn to trust, connect, and live in love.

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Auschwitz & Biblical Studies

The article looks at Auschwitz and its aftermath to show how Christian theology, biblical studies, and Jewish–Christian relations have changed since World War II. It traces how antisemitism in Western Christianity helped pave the way for Nazi genocide, and how the Holocaust forced theologians to rethink the "Jewishness of Jesus" and the New Testament's Jewish context. It argues that remembering Auschwitz invites the church into repentance, learning, and deeper reconciliation.

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Axial Age & Christianity

The Axial Age lasted roughly from 500 to 300 BC and saw the emergence of major religious and philosophical traditions in Israel, Greece, India, and China. Karl Jaspers called this era a turning point in human self-understanding. The article explains how the Hebrew prophets, Greek philosophers, and Buddhist teachers helped pave the way for the gospel. It shows how Christian thinkers use this framework to see Jesus as the divine Logos who fulfills the Axial Age shift.

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Biblical vs. Systematic Theology

Biblical theology focuses on what the biblical authors meant in their own historical, cultural, and literary settings. Systematic theology, in contrast, gathers Scripture into unified doctrines, showing what the whole Bible teaches about God, creation, Christ, salvation, the church, and the future. When these two methods work together, they help believers understand and apply God's Word faithfully today.

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