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A Soldier's Life: Why the Christian Never Musters Out
Bishop J. C. Ryle taught that every Christian is a soldier from conversion to death. Why holiness means warfare, and why grace drives the fight.
George Bakalov
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The Transformative Power of the Gospel - the True Catalyst for Life and Ministry
What emerged from these experiences was a perfectly clear understanding of what Jesus Christ has actually done for me—and for all of mankind. This clarity did not arrive instantly or easily.
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Jewish Influencer: What if Jesus Was Not Jewish?
Hananya Naftali, one of the most prolific Jewish influencers, recently posted the following on his website. It could have been written by any “Messianic” Jew.
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Seven Centuries Without the Sword: Christianity’s Peaceful Witness Before the Islamic Invasions
From the crucifixion of Jesus around 30 AD until the Moorish invasion of Spain in 711 AD, there is simply no record of Christians launching holy wars, imposing the faith at sword-point, or organizing military campaigns to expand their religion.
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The Philanthropy Phenomenon: A Tale of Two Nations and Their Views on Humanity
Imagine a world where everyday people, inspired by their beliefs, band together to feed the hungry, educate the young, and heal the sick—not because the government mandates it, but out of a deep sense of shared human worth.
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How Merry Should Christmas Be? A Fact-Based Historical Survey and Christian Perspective
Christmas is one of the most beloved holidays in the world, filled with lights, gifts, and family gatherings. But where did it come from, and should Christians celebrate it? This is a question that stirs debate among believers.
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When Christmas Was Outlawed: A Puritan Tale of Righteousness and Reality
The Puritans weren’t joyless killjoys by accident. These strict Protestants fled England to build a “city upon a hill,” a society purified of what they saw as corrupt, unbiblical traditions leftover from Catholicism and even older pagan roots.
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Understanding the Talmud: A Guide for Believers in Yeshua
The Talmud, a cornerstone of rabbinic Judaism, can seem mysterious or even intimidating at first. Yet, exploring it thoughtfully can enrich our understanding of Scripture, history, and culture. In this post, I will draw from a series of teachings by the Netivyah Bible Instruction Ministry, based…
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What Did the Ancient Greeks Know About the Jews?
New Blog Post DescriptionThe ancient world was a vibrant tapestry of cultures, ideas, and peoples, with the Greeks and Jews standing out as two remarkable civilizations. While the Greeks were penning epic poems and debating philosophy under olive trees, the Jews were cultivating a unique…
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Judaism’s Best Kept Secret: The Messiah Son of Joseph
For centuries, the concept of the Messiah in Judaism has been closely associated with the triumphant figure of Messiah ben David, a descendant of King David destined to usher in an era of redemption and peace. However, there exists another, lesser-known figure in Jewish tradition that has been…
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Reflections on October 7, 2023: A Call to Empathy, Truth, and Biblical Perspective
In a world increasingly numb to tragedy, the events of October 7, 2023, stand as a stark reminder of human depravity and the ongoing battle between good and evil. On that fateful day, Hamas jihadists launched a brutal attack on Israel, targeting innocent civilians at the Nova Music Festival and…
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The Incarnation Defended: Classical Christianity, the Jewishness of Jesus, and the Battle Against Theological Drift
By emphasizing God as pure spirit, these errors diminished the carnal manifestation of Christ, rendering his birth, suffering, death, and resurrection either illusory or insignificant, contrary to the apostolic warning in 1 John 4:2-3: