The phrase ‘after Christ’ refers to the period following the birth of Jesus Christ, marking the transition from BC (Before Christ) to AD (Anno Domini, meaning ‘in the year of our Lord’). This division highlights how Jesus’ birth became the central point of human history, as stated in Luke 2:11, ‘For unto you is born […]
“Lover of my soul” is a deeply intimate phrase used to describe Jesus Christ’s personal, sacrificial love for each believer. While the exact phrase appears in the beloved hymn by Charles Wesley, the concept is rooted throughout Scripture — from the Song of Solomon’s imagery of devoted love to Christ’s own words in John 15:13 […]
The St. Expedite Novena is a nine-day prayer tradition often used for urgent needs. To pray it, one typically recites specific prayers to Saint Expedite, focusing on immediate intentions such as financial help or success in exams. When urgent needs arise—whether financial hardship, looming exams, or pressing deadlines—many Christians find themselves searching for immediate spiritual […]
Mark 3:13-19 records Jesus calling the twelve men He chose to be His apostles, giving them authority to preach and to drive out demons. This passage reveals Jesus’ sovereign authority to appoint His followers and His intentional plan to build His Church through those who would carry His message to the world. Have you ever […]
The phrase “Oh Lord my rock and my redeemer” is rooted in Scripture, appearing in passages like Psalm 19:14 where David declares, “May these words of my mouth…be pleasing…O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.” It reflects a declaration of faith in God as our steadfast protector and the One who delivers us. There are […]
Jesu Cristo is the Portuguese and Spanish rendering of Jesus Christ—the Son of God, the promised Messiah who was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the cross for humanity’s sins, and rose again on the third day. He is Lord and Savior, the only way to eternal life with God, as […]
When we say ‘Jesus reigns,’ we declare that Jesus Christ is the sovereign King over all creation, reigning eternally from the throne of God. The Bible affirms this truth throughout both the Old and New Testaments, proclaiming that His kingdom will never end and that every knee will bow and every tongue confess that He […]
“Beneath the Cross of Jesus” is a beloved Christian hymn written by Elizabeth Clephane in 1868 that expresses the believer’s desire to find refuge, humility, and salvation at the foot of Christ’s cross. The hymn draws on Scripture—particularly 1 Corinthians 1:18—to remind us that the cross is the place where we encounter the saving power […]
The phrase ‘Jesus Was a Crossmaker’ comes from a 1971 song by Judee Sill that poetically reflects on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Biblically, Jesus willingly went to the cross to bear the sins of humanity, as foretold in Scripture (Isaiah 53:5) and fulfilled through His sacrificial death and glorious resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:3–4). The […]
KB’s ‘King Jesus’ is a powerful gospel song that proclaims Jesus Christ as the sovereign Lord and Savior, rooted in biblical truth. The lyrics celebrate His kingship, sacrificial love, and resurrection, calling all to worship Him as the one true King. Music has a unique way of speaking to the heart, and when that music […]