“But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep” (1 Cor. 15:20).

Looking at the above verse two things are very clear; they are the bench mark for Christians to inherit eternity – that Christ is the first fruits and all who are truly asleep in Him were similar to Him while Read More

“For his God instructs and teaches him properly” (Isa. 28:26).

God draws a parallelism for all in speaking the above verse in relation to a farmer, something which the current teachers, preachers, administrators along with believers ought to comprehend.

There’s no knowledge or instruction existing outside God. Everything Read More

“You, therefore, who teach another, do you not teach yourself? You who preach that one shall not steal, do you steal?” (Rom. 2:21).

Teaching oneself is the most important element to a Christian’s growth with respect to salvation. Whether as a mere believer or a preacher of the Word, the moment we find something Read More

Woe

“Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!” (Isa. 5:20).

The verse in context is bearing upon the present churches and institutions that influence and direct the churches. God warns us against improvised Read More

“Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me” (John 14:6).

These words of Jesus are ignored by many church-goers as well as ministers of the word. Yet, they are and have everything we need. We can achieve nothing apart from them. And if there’s anything Read More

“For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace” (John 1:16).

The verse speaks of how important Christ has become to us, who believe Him unconditionally. Believing Him without limitations helps us fully grasp and experience the substance of the verse; there should be no ifs and buts when believing Him. Read More

“Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox” (Prov. 14:4).

Regarding farming it is true that oxen are pivotal for crop production. In our scientific era they may not seem significant in some countries, but in many underdeveloped and developing nations they are still the Read More

“The LORD will not allow the righteous to hunger, But He will reject the craving of the wicked” (Prov. 10:3).

The verse is very promising as well as encouraging for those who fear the Lord. It is very obvious in its intent and does not vacillate in telling the mind of the Lord. The righteous reading it will find solace Read More

“And Jesus said to him, ‘Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left upon another which will not be torn down’” (Mark 13:2).

The disciples thought Jesus would set up His kingdom on earth. Since the temple was the pinnacle of God’s glory on earth from the time of its building, they chose to press Read More

“And hearing this, Jesus said to them, ‘It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick; I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners’” (Mark 2:17).

While interpreting the verse it is obvious what it says. One way to understand it is all are sinners and Jesus came to save them. Read More