I’m thrilled to dive into the topic of the Apostle Paul, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Christian history. The Pauline theology has been a rock in my Faith. His unwavering Faith and influential role in spreading the gospel to Gentiles have undoubtedly impacted me. For centuries, Paul’s teachings … Read more

Job is among the few servants of God who have been portrayed extraordinarily in the Bible. I first read his story when I was young, but it is until my adult years that I actually soaked everything in. Everything this man had was destroyed, but he stuck with God. Can the current generation withstand such … Read more

One of the things I enjoy most about being a pastor is preparing sermons. Last week, I was inspired to preach about hypocrisy and focused my teaching on the Pharisees. One of the questions I got from some congregation members after the sermon was, “did Pharisees go to heaven?” In this article, I invite you … Read more

As a practicing Christian, one of the persons I find intriguing in the Bible is Joseph, the adopted father of Jesus. There are not too many accounts regarding his life in the Gospels, and one of the most significant mysteries about him surrounds his death. Many have been curious about what happened to him and … Read more

As a theology student, I spent a lot of time reading the Gospels. Every time I reflected on the topic of repentance, one story that stood out for me was that of Gestas and Dismas, crucified beside Jesus. The Bible reveals that one of the thieves acknowledged Jesus as the Messiah while the other mocked … Read more

Despite being the first high priest, Aaron’s final place remains a question of debate. When I was still a theology student, I always thought Aaron could not have been forgiven for making an idol. I even thought that he could not have ever made it to heaven. However, I was shocked to find out that … Read more

I have always been a strong believer in the biblical scriptures, and one of the most captivating ones was Esau’s story. Esau, the eldest son of Isaac, is seen as a sinner who did not respect his birthright by selling it to his brother and failing to repent. God’s hatred towards Esau also made me … Read more

A discussion on the fate of Christians after death usually comes up during our bible study sessions. The most common references that we usually use to suggest that Christians who live righteously go to heaven are Enoch and Elijah. Recently, we mentioned Eli and how he allowed immorality among his sons, despite being a priest. … Read more