AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY

Thanks to God we are reading the 5th book of the Bible. We started in Genesis where God introduced himself to Abraham as the first patriarch and he gave him a threefold promise (Seed, Gospel and Land). God gave Abraham the seed through the son Isaac, and God gave him the land through his grandchild … Continue reading AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY →

NUMBERS 22 SCANNED IN THE LENS OF NUMBERS 31:8: BALAAM THE KIFEESI PROPHET

Come now, curse this people for me, since they are too mighty for me; perhaps I shall be able to defeat them and drive them from the land; for I know that he whom you bless is blessed, and he whom you curse is cursed." (Numbers 22:6 RSV) They slew the kings of Midian with … Continue reading NUMBERS 22 SCANNED IN THE LENS OF NUMBERS 31:8: BALAAM THE KIFEESI PROPHET →

How Can Man Be Right With God?

By Bonifresh Muhollo Somewhere in the book of Job, a question was posed, "How can man be right with God"? Jeremiah the weeping prophet is left at a point where he can't see any hope for man except if God is to have mercy. Even the most conservative prophet at one point reaches this pinnacle … Continue reading How Can Man Be Right With God? →

ISAIAH 4:1 IN PERSPECTIVE

And seven women shall take hold of one man that day, saying we will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel: only let us be called by thy name; take thou away our reproach. Let's look at the two dominant theories: The first argues that the prophet was using a figurative description of … Continue reading ISAIAH 4:1 IN PERSPECTIVE →

WHAT IS THE TRUE PURPOSE OF LIFE?

The World's System of identifying one's Purpose of Life is informed by and founded on an Aristotelian publication entitled NICOMACHEAN ETHICS in which he articulates his ergon theory. To reword its subject matter, this theory states that: The purpose of X is in its virtue and its virtue is its characteristic function. For example, the … Continue reading WHAT IS THE TRUE PURPOSE OF LIFE? →

SAINTS ARE SINNERS TOO

This article was inspired by Margret Yawe's comical question: Someone asked me why trainee Pastors at Bible Colleges need an invigilator when writing exams. I am still thinking 🤔!? Well, I will answer you. Pastors need an invigilator too because the Bible is right. All have fallen short of the glory of God. We are … Continue reading SAINTS ARE SINNERS TOO →

NUMBERS 21 MEETS NUMBERS 20: Knowing When to Turn Away; When to Fight

Peter Carlveland Sserubidde. Numbers 21:34-35 But the LORD said to Moses, "Do not fear him; for I have given him into your hand, and all his people, and his land; and you shall do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon. So they slew him, and his … Continue reading NUMBERS 21 MEETS NUMBERS 20: Knowing When to Turn Away; When to Fight →

Righteousness

By Evelyn S. S. If you are not righteous on Monday, you cannot be righteous on Saturday. Righteousness is not a feeling, not a set of dos and donts, not something to touch and or see. Righteousness is a state or status of God. It is a gift given through faith in Jesus Christ to … Continue reading Righteousness →

The 37 Miracles of Jesus

In the New Testament, miracles are classified under three symbolic titles. They are called Power, and sometimes Wonders, and in other places Signs. It is important to put into perspective the Jesus miracle ministry. All the miracles that Jesus performed were about him and not about the people. The people (victims) were but just beneficiaries … Continue reading The 37 Miracles of Jesus →

SEASONAL RIGHTEOUSNESS

Long ago before I met Jesus Christ, there were special days and seasons to do the will of God. I used to belong to a religion that observed Saturday as its special day and my seasonal holiness began on Friday evening. Those were sacred hours in which I ensured that I avoid sin because God … Continue reading SEASONAL RIGHTEOUSNESS →