A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding The Christian Journey of Transformation Introduction: The Eternal Question of the Journey Every parent knows the familiar refrain that echoes from the backseat during long car trips: “Are we there yet?” This simple question, born from childlike impatience and anticipation, reveals something profound about human nature—our innate desire to reach…
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The Christian Response to: “Who Are You To Judge Me?”
A Biblical Study on Righteous Judgment Versus Self-Righteous Condemnation Download a PDF to print at home: Who Are You To Judge Me? In an era where moral relativism pervades society and biblical truth is increasingly challenged, Christians frequently encounter the accusatory question: “Who are you to judge me?” This challenge often comes with familiar refrains:…
Recruits Wanted: Christian Defenders for the Faith – No Experience Required
Download a PDF for printing at home: Christian Defenders for the Faith Approximate reading time: 30 – 40 minutes. Introduction: The Call to Intellectual Arms In the quiet corners of churches across America, a troubling trend emerges each Sunday. Pastors speak passionately about evangelism, about sharing the Gospel with a lost world, yet many believers…
The Intertestamental Period: God’s Preparation for the Messiah
A Comprehensive Theological and Historical Analysis of the 400 “Silent Years” Download a PDF to print at home: Intertestamental Period 1. What is the Intertestamental Period? The Intertestamental Period represents one of the most crucial yet understudied epochs in biblical history. This approximately 400-year span bridges the theological gap between the last prophetic voice of…
The Transformed Sinner: Love Flowing from Forgiveness, Luke 7:36-50
The most profound conversations about God often happen in the quiet spaces between Sunday services—in coffee shops, late-night text exchanges, and the sacred pauses of ordinary life. At East Valley International Church, we’ve discovered that the Holy Spirit moves just as powerfully through fiber optic cables as through church aisles, reaching hearts that might never…
Trusting in the Divine Tapestry: Finding God’s Plan in Life’s Unconnected Dots
In June 2005, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs delivered one of the most quoted commencement speeches in history at Stanford University. Standing before thousands of graduates, he shared a profound truth: “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards.” Jobs spoke of how seemingly random events in his life—dropping out…
God Has Entered the Chat: “Do You Really Know Me?”
A Devotional on Knowing God’s True Character Have you ever been in a conversation where someone completely misunderstood who you are? Maybe they made assumptions based on rumors, first impressions, or past experiences with others. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? Now imagine being God—perfectly loving, infinitely wise, completely good—and having your own children misunderstand your heart…
The Sacred Text: A Comprehensive Study of Biblical Canonization and Translation
From Divine Inspiration to Modern Translation: Tracing the Journey of Scripture Through the Ages Download a PDF for printing at home: Bible Translations Introduction The Bible stands as the most influential book in human history, shaping civilizations, inspiring movements, and providing spiritual guidance to billions. Yet few understand the remarkable journey this collection of sacred…
A Theological Examination of “The Sinner’s Prayer” in Modern Evangelism
Download a PDF for printing at home: “The Sinner’s Prayer” in Modern Evangelism Introduction: The Ubiquitous Prayer In the landscape of contemporary evangelicalism, few practices are as widespread—or as controversial—as “The Sinner’s Prayer.” From Billy Graham crusades to summer camps, from church altar calls to evangelistic tracts, this formulaic prayer has become the de facto…
Does A Loving God Really Send People to Hell?
Download a PDF for printing at home: The Loving God and Hell The question is usually framed like this: “How can a loving God send someone to hell?” Romans 1:18–20 lays the foundation for the answer: “The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress…