The phrase ‘the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy,’ found in Revelation 19:10, means that the entire purpose and essence of all true prophecy is to bear witness to the person and work of Jesus Christ. It signifies that every message inspired by the Holy Spirit, whether predicting the future or proclaiming God’s […]
John 6:66 states, ‘From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.’ This verse describes the moment when many people who had been following Jesus chose to abandon Him because they could not accept His difficult teaching that He is the ‘Bread of Life’ and that one must ‘eat His […]
Luke 5:16 states, ‘But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed’ (NIV). This verse reveals Jesus Christ’s essential spiritual discipline of intentionally seeking solitude to communicate with God the Father. It highlights His humanity and provides a powerful example for believers on the importance of prayer, especially amidst a demanding life and ministry. During […]
The Spirit of Christ is the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, who dwells within every true believer. According to Scripture (Romans 8:9), if someone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. This indwelling Spirit is the source of new life, power over sin, and the guarantee […]
‘Jesu, Lover of My Soul’ is a beloved Christian hymn written by Charles Wesley in 1740. It serves as a profound prayer for refuge and salvation in Jesus Christ, portraying Him as the ultimate safe harbor from the storms of life and sin. The hymn’s enduring power comes from its message of complete dependence on […]
The hymn ‘Shine, Jesus, Shine’ is a popular Christian worship song written by Graham Kendrick in 1987. It serves as a powerful prayer for the light and glory of Jesus Christ to fill believers, our communities, and the world, drawing inspiration from biblical themes of Jesus as the ‘Light of the World’ (John 8:12). Many […]
A ‘Sagrado Corazón Iglesia,’ or Sacred Heart Church, is a place of worship dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This devotion honors Christ’s immense, sacrificial love and compassion for humanity, symbolized by His physical heart. It is a profound reflection on His love, suffering, and divine mercy as revealed in Scripture. Across cultures, the […]
Shincheonji, also known as the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, is a new religious movement founded in South Korea by Lee Man-hee. From a biblical Christian perspective, it is considered a cult due to its unscriptural doctrines, such as the claim that its leader is the ‘Promised Pastor’ and that the Bible can only be understood […]
Romans 3:25 explains that God publicly presented Jesus Christ as a ‘propitiation’—an atoning sacrifice—for our sins. This sacrifice, effective through faith in His shed blood, demonstrates God’s perfect righteousness by justly dealing with sins and providing a way for humanity to be made right with Him. How can a just and holy God reconcile with […]
When Jesus said, ‘My kingdom is not of this world,’ as recorded in John 18:36, He was explaining to Pontius Pilate that His authority and reign are spiritual, not earthly or political. This profound statement clarifies that His mission was not to overthrow Roman rule or establish a physical empire, but to establish God’s eternal […]