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Hope and Waiting on God Hope and waiting or enduring often go hand in hand in the Christian faith. The Bible repeatedly encourages believers to place their trust in God and wait on His perfect timing. Though waiting can be difficult, it is in the waiting that faith is strengthened and spiritual endurance is built. Biblical Foundations of Hope Hope, in a biblical sense, is not a vague wish for good things to happen but a confident expectation based on God's promises and faith. Faith exists hope (Hebrews 11:1). As we await the fullness of our salvation, the redemption of the body, the Spirit testifies within that we will be set free, from this corrupt body, into the glorious freedom as children of God. And though we can not see it, in this hope we are being saved (Romans 8:22-26). Hope is not hope if it is seen, thus faith sees that which is unseen, and if we hope for that which is not seen we expect it, waiting through endurance. Scripture reminds us that hope is an expectation o...

"Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses." ( 1 Timothy 6:12 , NKJV) This statement is a powerful reminder that faith is not passive—it requires endurance, discipline, and courage. The Christian journey is often likened to a battle, where believers must stand firm against doubt, temptation, and opposition. The Nature of the Fight The fight of faith is not a battle against flesh and blood, but a spiritual struggle against forces that seek to weaken a believer’s trust in God. In Ephesians 6:12 , Paul emphasizes this: "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places." A Christian faces challenges—temptations, hardships, and trials—but must remain steadfast, holding onto God’s promises. Like a sold...

The phrase  "fight the good fight of faith"  from  1 Timothy 6:12  calls believers to perseverance, trust, and unwavering faith in God. However, at the core of this battle is the truth that Christ reigns supreme—above all, in all, and over all things. We understand it his empowerment and His sovereignty at work in fighting the good fight. Christ Above All Things Christ’s authority and supremacy are clearly emphasized in  Colossians 1:16-17 : "For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist." This passage reveals that Christ is the architect and sustainer of everything—He holds creation together. In the fight of faith, believers must recognize His dominion, knowing that nothing happens outside His control. Trials, suffering, and spiritual battl...

Identity shapes how individuals view themselves and the world around them. It informs decisions, values, and relationships. In the Christian faith, identity is deeply connected to being rooted and founded in Christ, rooted in faith and love. And in the principle of "dying to self" which is a process of relinquishing the old, or putting off the old man, its self-centered nature to embrace a new life, the new man, rooted in Christ. This transformation of identity aligns with biblical teachings, revealing that true fulfillment is found not in self-preservation of the old but in putting on the new which is aligned with God's divine nature. Therefore, the renewing of the mind to accept God's will as pleasing and perfect is how obedience is accomplished in Christ. Our identity before Christ, before embracing a life of faith, is often shaped by personal ambitions, societal influences, and desires for success or validation. People seek meaning in achievements, relationships,...

not all the children of Abraham are descendants, rather "in Isaac that your descendants are called." This means it is not the children of the flesh who are children of God but the children of the promise are counted as descendants (Romans 9:7-8) The concept of "The Children of the Promise" is deeply rooted in Scripture, offering a profound understanding of God's covenant with humanity. Romans 9:8 declares, "That is, it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring." This verse serves as a cornerstone in grasping the distinction between mere physical descent and the spiritual lineage established through faith in God's promises fulfilled in Christ. Abraham, often called the father of faith, exemplifies this spiritual inheritance. Genesis 15:6 affirms, "And he believed the LORD, and he counted it to him as righteousness." Abraham's faith in God's promises, ra...

 for one offering perfected to the extent all, to carry through the ones consecrated (Hebrews 10:14) Some key words in the passage can totally change the meaning or understanding of what the writer of Hebrews is telling us. Actually three words and phrases: perfected, " carry through ", and consecrated. Let us examine these words further guided by a spirit of wisdom and revelation. The purpose of such is so we see truth that brings us forward to the goal of coming into existence, perfected, or into mature adulthood, the measure of that stature (quality gained by growth; development; being conformed to the image of Christ) is the fullness of Christ. For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified (Hebrews 10:14) The above is mostly how this verse is translated, which has a total different meaning. It is stating by the offering of Jesus he has matured us, that there is  no working out of our salvation, or growth opr transformation, or progressive sanctif...

do you know because if you present yourself like as to the extent listening, existing which you obey, either sin to the extent of death, either listen to the extent of righteousness. Now, the grace of God, because existing of sin, you listened now from the heart to the type of teaching which you committed (Romans 6:16-17) Baptism is often expressed as the commitment to follow Jesus. And it is but many are not taught its teachings, as Paul writes "the type of teaching which you committed" so do not understanding the meaning of the underling commitment. If I am not taught what I am committing to, in regards to baptism, then how can I understand it's commitment? The scriptures give us the meaning of this  commitment. We are free in Christ, in regards to the Mosaic Law, but not all things are beneficial to me and some can actually bring my into captivity again to the flesh (1 Corinthians 6). The Spirit and the flesh are opposed to one another thus as a believer I must learn t...