Day 1: Freedom in ChristReading: Galatians 5:1-6Devotional: Paul's words in Galatians remind us of the incredible freedom we have in Christ. This freedom isn't a license to sin, but rather liberation from the bondage of trying to earn God's favor through our own efforts. Reflect on areas in your life where you might be slipping back into legalism or works-based righteousness. How can you more full...

In our journey of faith, we often encounter moments of fracture and estrangement. These can be painful experiences, especially when they involve our brothers and sisters in Christ. But what does true reconciliation look like, and how can we pursue it in a way that honors God and builds up the body of Christ?The apostle Paul's letter to the Galatians offers profound insights into this crucial aspec...

It is time to answer the third and final portion of question, what relevance do the Nephilim have in Scripture and in our lives today?  We have identified who and what the Nephilim were.  They were a race of giants, the offspring of fallen angels and the daughters of men (Genesis 6:1 - 4).  During the conquest of Canaan, their clans are identified as Rephaim, Anakim, Emim, Zamzummin and the Ammori...

We are going to tackle the second part of our question about the Nephilim this week.  Did they die in the flood?  Remember, the Nephilim were descendants of fallen angels, a race of giants whose purpose was to give people the tools and the knowledge to do evil.  They filled the earth with violence and corrupted the heart and imagination of man (Genesis 6:5 & 6).  So much so, that God determined to...

Our question this week concerns the Nephilim.  What are they?  What, if any, relevance do they have in scripture and in our lives today?  Did they die in the flood?  There is a lot there, more than meets the eye.  So, we will address these over the next couple weeks.  By my account, cultural fascination with the subject has peaked recently.  I admit mine has.  Podcasters and theologians have waded...

Our question this week comes in 2 parts:  Were there other human beings outside of the garden of Eden?  How did Eve’s sons find wives?  For our answer, let’s go directly to the narrative of Genesis 4.  After Cain murdered his brother Abel, he received just punishment from the Lord.  It appears in verse 14 that he is afraid someone will hear of what he did and kill him for it.  One wonders, who exa...

Once again, what are all the names of God?  Why are there so many different names for God?  Why do most of our new translations not keep the different names?  Remember, no one name captures the entirety of God’s essence and character because He is infinite and eternal.  He has revealed much about Himself in the multitude of His names.  In so doing, He wants to be known personally and intimately.  ...