Tradition teaches that the crucifixion of Jesus occurred on Friday in Passion-Week. It is called Good Friday because Christians believe Jesus died on Friday as a sacrifice to save humanity. While his death was a sad and painful event, it brought the ultimate good: forgiveness of sins and eternal life. The word “good” comes from

“Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicket” (Ephesians 6:16). The Apostle Paul is talking about a shield. It was a shield you used when you were defending yourself from the enemy. That particular shield was not a shield you used when

Our heavenly Father calls us His children. We are children of the most High God! You fathers, if your children come to you and they ask for bread, will you give him a stone? If he asks for a fish, will you give him a serpent? If you sinful people know how to give good

Since the fall of man (Genesis 3:6), mankind has been facing life’s disappointments. Living in a fallen world has been difficult. The Apostle Paul wrote to the Romans “For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now” (Romans 8:22). All creation was made to worship its creator. When sin

“Real” images of the Kingdom of God are generally interpreted as metaphorical or spiritual, rather than a physical location. Biblically, the Kingdom is described through parables as a growing mustard seed, hidden treasure, or yeast. It is described as an inner spiritual reality, marked by righteousness and love. The Kingdom of God is primarily the

The millennial kingdom is the title given to the 1,000-year reign of Jesus Christ on the earth. Some seek to interpret the 1,000 years in an allegorical manner. They understand the 1,000 years as merely a figurative way of saying “a long period of time.” Not a literal, physical reign of Jesus Christ on the

In the Bible fire is frequently used as a powerful symbol for holiness, symbolizing the presence, purity, and Judgement of God. This imagery is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative and serves to convey the divine nature and the transformation power of God’s holiness. In other words, God is a consuming fire. The Holiness of

To better understand the purpose of a shepherd during the times of Jesus, it is helpful to realize that sheep are utterly defenseless and totally dependent upon the shepherd. Therefore sheep are always subject to danger and must be under the watchful eye of the shepherd as they graze. Above all, a good shepherd was

God created everything, and it is for His pleasure that they were created. Creation does not exist by accident. By an act of His will God spoke everything into existence, including all the laws of nature. God is the lover of His creation. Every human being owes his or her existence to God’s creative work.

Walking in the Spirit is simply just living in the spirit. It is living your life in the continual presence of the Spirit of God. The Holy Spirit was sent from God to be our comforter and our guide to all truth. He was sent after Jesus was glorified. We must abide in Christ. He