In every case, small is good. It keeps us dependent, tethered to grace. Our own feeble capacity only brings God’s power into clearer relief, like candlelight against a black night.
Romans 9:18 says, “So then he has mercy on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills.” Meanwhile, Hebrews 4:7 says, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” How can these two verses be harmonised?
At the Deacon Ordination Ceremony—a call for all Christians to embody and dramatize the extravagant mercies of Christ.
A song is more than just a sequence of notes and words—it is a divine tool. It is theology wrapped in melody, truth clothed in rhyme and rhythm. A song doesn’t just state the truth; it stirs the soul with it.
The Bible isn’t just a flat collection of rules and maxims; it’s an anthology of divine wisdom, wrapped in historical accounts, poetry, law, prophecy, and more.
It has not been an unusual occurrence for someone in my congregation to wonder if that sermon illustration or that pointed warning was directed as a frontal assault on them.
Biblical hermeneutics are the tools that allow you to plow the fertile soil of Scripture and unearth its treasures. They’re not barriers to understanding; they’re gateways.
Today, we’re jumping into the exhilarating—and occasionally maddening—world of biblical hermeneutics.
We live in an era intoxicated by selfism, where the world swallows the lie that we are the masters of our own fate. But we, Christians, are called to a different path—a narrow road where every step is empowered not by our meagre might but by the indwelling presence of Christ Himself.
Just the other day, I had the distinct pleasure of praying at the launch of a new local business here in town. Here’s a little snapshot of what I shared with the fine folks who gathered for the occasion.
I am a Christian, husband to Cinu, dad to Ethan and Yohan. I serve as the Pastor @ Redemption Hill Church, Co-Founder of The Cross Purpose ministry, & Co-host on Street Talk Theology Podcast.
Check out my recent book, "Letters to the Indian Church", now available on Kindle.
