In the context of Christian theology, grafting serves as a powerful metaphor for believers being integrated into God’s kingdom. This concept, often used in agriculture where parts from one plant are attached to another to foster growth and diversity, symbolically represents how believers are incorporated into the divine fold. Notably, Jesus and Paul utilized agriculturalContinue reading “Grafted For Beauty”
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The Empowering Spirit
The Holy Spirit stands as the primary empowering force in our lives, enabling us to achieve remarkable feats and guiding our paths. Despite its significance, churches often overlook or misinterpret its role. However, theologian John Calvin, despite his reservations regarding musical instruments in Presbyterian traditions, underscored the Holy Spirit’s importance within the Trinity. He recognizedContinue reading “The Empowering Spirit”
Seize Life
Even though through much of the beginning of Romans, Paul has systematically dismantled humanity’s dependence on the Law, he slows down and reminds us that it was given as a gift from God. What then shall we say? That the law is sin? By no means! Yet if it had not been for the law,Continue reading “Seize Life”
The Promise
As kids, our promises begin with promising to do more chores in exchange for a bigger allowance or promising your dessert in exchange for a baseball card. The older we get, we start promising more in exchange for more, for example, promising to do a job in exchange for payment. Even further, we promise banksContinue reading “The Promise”
FROM FAITH + FOR FAITH
Faith in God is a potent force that not only empowers individuals to overcome struggles but also plays a pivotal role in building a community of believers and advancing God’s kingdom. In the book of Romans, the Apostle Paul underscores the transformative power of faith and emphasizes the significance of community. Follow as we exploreContinue reading “FROM FAITH + FOR FAITH”
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