“And so all Israel will be saved…” These words from Romans 11:26 have sparked centuries of theological discussion and debate. What did the Apostle Paul mean? Was he prophesying a future mass conversion of ethnic Jews? Or was he speaking of spiritual Israel, encompassing both Jews and Gentiles who come to faith in Christ? This…
A reader asks: IS TITHING STILL BINDING ON THE CHRISTIAN? For centuries, the practice of tithing—giving ten percent of one’s income—has been a cornerstone of Christian financial stewardship. Many believers have faithfully practiced this discipline, citing Malachi 3:10 as their guide: “Bring the full tithe into the storehouse.” But is this Old Testament command still…
Of all the books in Scripture, perhaps none has puzzled readers more than the Song of Solomon. With its vivid imagery, passionate poetry, and romantic themes, many Christians wonder: what exactly is this book doing in our Bible? And how does it relate to Jesus Christ? For us in the Reformed tradition, the answer lies…
In the wilderness of Sinai, God commanded Moses to build a sanctuary unlike anything the world had seen before. This sacred tent—the Tabernacle—would serve as the centrepiece of Israel’s worship for generations. But was this elaborate structure merely an ancient place of worship, or did it hold deeper significance? The Tabernacle was far more than…
FROM OUR SERIES ON CHRIST’S SEVEN FINAL UTTERANCES FROM THE CROSS In the culminating moments of His earthly life, as darkness covered the land and the veil of the temple was torn in two, Jesus spoke His final words before yielding His spirit: “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit” (Luke 23:46). These words,…
FROM OUR SERIES ON CHRIST’S SEVEN FINAL UTTERANCES FROM THE CROSS In the waning moments of His earthly life, as darkness covered the land and the weight of sin bore down upon Him, Jesus spoke three powerful words that would echo through eternity: “It is finished” (John 19:30). These final words weren’t merely an announcement…
FROM OUR SERIES ON CHRIST’S SEVEN FINAL UTTERANCES FROM THE CROSS When Jesus spoke His fifth statement from the cross—“I thirst”—He revealed profound truths about both His humanity and His divine mission. These two simple words carry theological depth that has resonated throughout church history. THE TEXT IN CONTEXT John 19:28-29 records the moment:…
FROM OUR SERIES ON CHRIST’S SEVEN FINAL UTTERANCES FROM THE CROSS Of all the words Jesus spoke from the cross, none perhaps, are more jarring than His anguished cry: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” These words, recorded in Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34, have caused both believers and sceptics to pause…
FROM OUR SERIES ON CHRIST’S SEVEN FINAL UTTERANCES FROM THE CROSS Continuing our series on Jesus’ final utterances, we turn now to His third statement. Looking down from the cross, Jesus speaks not about His mission or His pain, but about relationships and care (John 19:26-27) This exchange stands apart from Jesus’ other statements. It…
FROM OUR SERIES ON CHRIST’S SEVEN FINAL UTTERANCES FROM THE CROSS Jesus spoke seven times from the cross, each utterance carrying great theological significance. His second statement—“Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43)—is one of the most hopeful and provocative declarations in Scripture. Spoken to a dying criminal…
