Tag: faith

Paul, Colossae, and the Battle for Truth: The First Heresy of the Church

Christianity has always faced philosophical and doctrinal battles, but one of the earliest and most dangerous heresies took root in Colossae—a city Paul never visited, yet founded spiritually through his mentorship of Epaphras (Colossians 1:7-8, 4:12-13). Paul’s letter to the Colossians wasn’t just a message of encouragement; it was a defense of truth against some of the earliest false teachings that threatened the church. The Heresy in… Continue reading Paul, Colossae, and the Battle for Truth: The First Heresy of the Church

Weaponized Empathy: A False Virtue?

There’s a growing trend where empathy is elevated as the ultimate virtue—so much so that it’s being used as a moral weapon against those who refuse to accept certain ideologies. One of the most common arguments I hear is: “Jesus hung out with sinners, so if you don’t accept people as they are, you’re not Christlike.” But what does… Continue reading Weaponized Empathy: A False Virtue?

Repent. Believe. Receive.

It’s natural to hear the gospel and immediately wonder, “What must I do?” After Apostle Peter’s powerful sermon in Acts 2, the first response from the crowd was, “What shall we do?” His answer was simple: “Repent, believe, and receive.” At first, this might seem too easy—can repenting, believing, and receiving God’s Spirit truly erase… Continue reading Repent. Believe. Receive.