Matthew’s opening words are intentional and profound. When he writes “the book of the genealogy,” he echoes the language of Genesis, signaling that something as momentous as creation itself is happening. This is not just another chapter in...
In a world that seems designed to offend us, Paul gives us radical instruction: avoid foolish controversies and quarrels. Don’t get sucked into arguments that are unprofitable and worthless. This is profoundly countercultural, especially in our age of social...
After presenting the beautiful Gospel of salvation by grace, Paul immediately addresses the evidence of genuine salvation: good works. This might seem contradictory. Didn’t Paul just say we’re saved “not because of works done by us in...
The goal of our salvation is staggering: we have become heirs. Not just any heirs, but co-heirs with Christ Jesus (Romans 8:17). Think about what an heir is. An heir is someone who receives the inheritance, the riches, everything that belongs to the one who has passed...
The transition from verse 3 to verse 4 is breathtaking. We move from “our hatred of one another” to “His amazing love for us.” This shift from our condition to God’s compassion reveals the heart of the Gospel. Salvation originated not in...
