For my last Bible Studies class, I wanted to uncover what God’s names mean in the Bible. While many times in song and prayer, we refer to Him using different titles, I realized not many believers understand what they mean. Some are even unaware that they originated from the Bible. I knew this was a … Read more
Years ago, during my theology studies in college, I was intrigued by the narrative of Rahab as told in the Bible. The fascinating story of a prostitute who finds redemption and God’s grace sounded too good to be true, so I researched the subject. I interviewed several college professors and local clergy as part of … Read more
Having grown up in a Christian home and led my life as a devout Christian, a day hasn’t passed when I haven’t heard, said, or read the word Christ. As a title used to refer to our Lord Jesus, the word Christ has become part and parcel of any Christian’s vocabulary. I traced the popularity … Read more
Mid-last year, I asked my students to ask me any question that they ever wished to find answers to, but they never have. I was shocked when one of them asked me what it meant to be a Christian and requested that I use verses that mention the word Christian in the Bible. She added … Read more
Growing up in a Christian family was a blessing since I learned much from my parents. Though we were not wealthy, my father, a born-again Christian and pastor, always had so much joy and always taught us about the joy of the Lord. I did not understand it until I received salvation and began fellowshipping … Read more
I’ve preached several sermons on hope in my 15 years of ministry. It’s hands-down my favorite subject, particularly the hope of salvation and redemption. Once, in a prison mission, I taught on the hope for redemption. In preparation, I began my teachings with the question, “How many times is hope mentioned in the Bible?” So … Read more
People are going through a lot, from financial issues to health problems. As a pastor, I always remind my congregation of the importance of being kind to one another since you never know what the other person is going through. I strongly feel that kindness is the most valuable thing produced in us by the … Read more
As a theology professional, I spend every day studying the Bible and researching to gain deeper insights into the Bible and the heavens. Recently, I have been fascinated with the whole aspect of heaven. I decided to dig deeper into the subject to really understand this concept. With my students raising endless questions about heaven, … Read more
As a born-again Christian, I see myself as a light in the world. Even though we identify ourselves as light as Christians, I was eager to help my Bible study class understand where the term came from and why it appears so many times in the Bible. In our weekly bible study, we decided to … Read more
As a theologian, one of the people who intrigue me in the Bible is Enoch. The Bible talks of Enoch as a person who walked with God faithfully, and this sparks a strong interest in me to try and understand who exactly he is in the Bible. To learn more about Enoch, I visited my … Read more