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Living Worthy of the Gospel: Philippians Study
Snapshot In Philippians, Paul challenges his readers to live “worthy of the gospel,” which means living as a citizen of heaven. Paul gives role models on how to live this way through the examples of Jesus, Paul, Timothy, and Epaphroditus. Each one models a life of humility, sacrifice, service, and placing others before themselves. Each…
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Learning from the Storm: How Jonah 1 and Mark 4 Point to Jesus’s Divine Authority
Snapshot Jonah 1 and Mark 4:35-41 have many similarities. The two stories are different in how the storm is stopped. God is the one who has the power to control the wind and waves. Jesus is God and this story supports that claim as he has divine authority. Jesus Calms the Storm – Mark 4 The gospels have many connections to…
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Wesley’s Legacy: Economics, Mercy, and the Call for the Modern Church
Snapshot John Wesley believed that true Christian faith must extend beyond personal piety into radical generosity and social action. By challenging believers to gain, save, and give all they can, he linked economic stewardship directly to caring for the poor and upholding human dignity. Discover how Wesley’s bold vision for faith in action still holds…
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Genesis 1: Value & Rest Beyond What You Do
Snapshot Genesis 1 offers a profound narrative challenge to both ancient and modern worldviews. Unlike other creation myths, God creates man in his own image in order to partner with them in the stewardship of the earth. The climax of the creation story is actually the 7th day in which we find that our value is not…
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Soteriology Culture: Have We Made the Gospel Too Small?
Snapshot Modern Christianity has created a “soteriology culture,” reducing the Gospel to a transaction for eternal life while neglecting the actual call to discipleship. This post argues that true salvation is not a “bait and switch” but an invitation to apprenticeship (talmid)—where grace opposes earning, but never effort. Introduction You have probably heard it said,…