When the Israelites stood near the shore of the Red Sea and saw Pharaoh’s army approaching – a symbol for sin – the Israelites were filled with fear. Perhaps they thought to themselves: "We are not going to make it!" Their immediate goal of leaving Egypt seemed totally out of reach. (more…)

What kind of love did Jesus Christ have in mind when He spoke about loving our neighbor? (more…)

"Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see" (Hebrews 11:1; NIV). We do not now see the Kingdom of God on the earth, but God tells us it will be a reality. We will inherit the Kingdom via the resurrection to eternal life at Christ's return (1 Corinthians 15:50-52). Our belief in this coming Kingdom is, in itself, an act and expression of faith. (more…)