What Is Justification by Faith? A Plain-Language Explanation
Justification by faith is the doctrine at the heart of the Reformation and the centre of Paul's letter to the Romans. Un…
The Bible Log
Devotionals, Bible study, church history, and reflections on Christian life — written for believers who want to go deeper.
Who Were the Pharisees? A Fair and Honest Assessment
We use "Pharisee" as a byword for hypocrisy, but that is not quite fair to history. The Pharisees were serious Scripture…
Understanding the Beatitudes: Eight Declarations That Flip the World Upside Down
The Beatitudes are not moral demands — they are royal proclamations. Jesus opens the Sermon on the Mount by declaring wh…
The Seven Churches of Revelation: What Each Letter Means for Us Today
In Revelation 2–3, Jesus addresses seven real churches in Asia Minor with words of commendation, correction, and warning…
The Twelve Tribes of Israel: Who They Were and Where They Settled
From the twelve sons of Jacob came the twelve tribes that shaped the entire story of the Old Testament. Understanding wh…
Grace vs. Works: Why This Debate Has Never Stopped Mattering
Are we saved by grace alone or does what we do matter? This debate has split churches for centuries. Here is a clear, pa…
The Lord's Prayer Line by Line: Seven Requests That Cover Every Human Need
Jesus gave His disciples six lines that contain everything a human being needs to pray. Here is the Lord's Prayer taken …
The RCCG Story: From a Lagoon Shed to a Global Movement
The RCCG began in a lagoon shed in 1952 and now has congregations in 196 countries. This is the story of one of Africa's…
The Council of Nicaea: The Meeting That Defined Christian Belief
In AD 325, bishops gathered at Nicaea to answer one question: was Jesus truly God? The answer they gave still shapes Chr…