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Five Rights Leaders Have to Surrender
As leaders, one of the hardest things to surrender is the need to manage how others perceive us. People will always tell stories from their own perspectives, and the full context is rarely shared. Sometimes, for the sake of confidentiality, protecting others, or simply doing what is right, we cannot explain our side. This can feel unjust—but it's part of the cost of leadership.
Nichole Schreiber
Aug 1
Christ's Triumph in Spiritual Warfare
Spiritual warfare is not a metaphor but the living reality of the Christian life, where the powers of darkness clash against the authority of God—a truth emphasized not only in the New Testament but throughout the writings of the early church fathers. We do not fight with sword or shield, but with truth, prayer, righteousness, and a renewed mind (2 Cor. 10:3–5; Eph. 6:10–18; cf. Rom. 12:2). Every disciple called by the Spirit must stand vigilant, bear the armor of God, and wi
James Collazo
Jun 30
'The Benedict Option': A Populist Response
In a world where identity politics and secularism create constant division, we should return to foundational truths that have proven
James Collazo
Nov 8, 2024
NTFE: A Translation with First-Century Eyes
N. T. Wright observes, "For too long, we have read scripture with nineteenth-century eyes and sixteenth-century questions. It's time to
James Collazo
Dec 12, 2023
Articles
New Testament Biographies
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus of Nazareth (Hebrew: Yeshua ha-Notzri—Greek: Iēsous ho Nazо̄raios) was born circa 6–4 BC (3758–3755 in the Hebrew calendar) in the
Andrew of Bethsaida
Andrew of Bethsaida (Hebrew: Geber ha-Bethtzaidi—Greek: Andreas tis Bēthsaidas) was born circa AD 8 (3768–3769 in the Hebrew calendar) in
James son of Alphaeus
James son of Alphaeus (Hebrew: Yaakov ben Halfai—Greek: Iakōbos ho tou Halphaiou) was born circa AD 15 (3775–3776 in the Hebrew calendar) in
James of Jerusalem
James son of Joseph (Hebrew: Yaakov ben Yosef—Greek: Iakо̄bos ton tou Iōsēph) was born circa AD 1 (3761–3762 in the Hebrew calendar) in the
Doctrine & Ministry
Baptism: Immersed in Christ
We often start with the Acts of the Apostles when discussing baptism. However, the topic of baptism should begin with Jesus' immersion in
Communion: Partaking in Faith
Food and drink bring people together more than any other aspect of life. Perhaps this is the reason Jesus taught us to ask for "our daily
God's Will & Our Free Choices
Although the mystery between God's will and our free choices is a complex theological matter, it is listed under "Doctrine & Ministry"
Law, Grace & New Wine
In his parable of the wineskins, Jesus taught, "And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the new wine will burst the skins
Exegesis & Discipleship
A Saga of Seven Churches
The first century was the best of church history; it was the worst of persecution, it was the age of faith, it was an age of fear, it was
Blue: God's Favorite Color
Did you know that God has a favorite color? Yes, he does! Which color is it? Blue! This color is the primary embroidery on Jewish prayer
Calendar of the Church
Many churches today decorate the sanctuary with banners and linens in specific colors for a time. The pastor may also wear a chasuble or
Christology: Titles of Jesus
Christology is the theological study of Jesus' identity as Christ or Messiah. Both of these words mean "anointed one," respectively, in
Theology & Biblical Studies
Attachment Styles in Christian Context
The Bible does not explicitly address psychological concepts like attachment styles. However, it does offer principles and perspectives that
Auschwitz & Biblical Studies
What indeed has Auschwitz to do with Jerusalem?—or with Cambridge, Chicago, Collegeville, Downers Grove, Grand Rapids, London, Minneapolis
Axial Age & Christianity
The Axial Age was between 500 and 300 BC when the world's major religious and spiritual traditions arose throughout Israel, Greece, India
Biblical vs. Systematic Theology
Churchgoers often say, "That's biblical," when they argue about their private interpretations or denominational traditions. This becomes a
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