When the Bible talks about self control, it refers to having self-discipline and knowing how to control impulses and emotions. It is not easy to achieve this alone and by your own strength. But thanks to the presence of the Holy Spirit in the life of each of those who…
Author: Benedict. Ik
In a world that often feels overwhelming, where pain, division, and uncertainty seem to dominate, many people find themselves searching for something to hold on to—something or someone who offers true, lasting hope. It’s easy to feel discouraged by the news we hear, the challenges we face, or the disappointments…
The Story of Zacchaeus in the Bible tells how the life of this man was transformed by the encounter he had with Jesus, going from being a sinful man to one restored by the power of the Savior. This story evidences the Lord’s mercy on sinners, whom He did not reject, and in this case,…
The believer in God must develop various qualities that will allow him to walk firmly in the midst of this world, and one of them is to have the mind of Christ, which will allow him to fulfil the will of the Father and be directed by the Holy Spirit, activating the…
The believer in God must be armoured with the spiritual armor that the Book of Ephesians 6:10 speaks of, and be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power, to stand firm against the snares of the enemy. It is for this reason that all believers in God must…
Throughout the Holy Scriptures in the book of Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus emphasized that believers should be the Salt and Light of the World, and be a witness to all those who do evil. All those believers in God become an open book, a mirror in which the world puts its eyes, that is why Jesus teaches us…
The church is the group of people who confess Jesus as their Savior and Lord. Everyone who has responded to the message of salvation through faith in Christ Jesus and decides to live a life of obedience to God’s commands is considered part of the church. Many think of a building when…
When the Bible speaks of mercy it uses various terms, but there are two that stand out. In the Old Testament, we see the Hebrew term ” chesed” which means, among other things, goodness, mercy, grace, love and fidelity. In the New Testament, we find the Greek term ” eleos” which refers to the…
Jesus said I am the Light of the World when he came to earth, to fulfil his divine purpose, to change the darkness that dominated the people of Israel for the resplendent light that comes from heaven. In this way, Jesus came to earth to show that light, the same light with which…
The story of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4:1-16 shows us the danger we are in when our emotions are not under God’s control. It also tells us something important about God’s character: He is merciful. That is why he always gives us the opportunity to repent and correct our evil ways. Who were…