Part 2 – The Apostles Who Prayed, “Lord, Increase Our Faith” (Luke 17:5–6)
1. Name & Context The apostles, Jesus’ closest followers, had already witnessed countless miracles — healing the sick, walking on…
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Part 3 – The Disciples Who Cried, “Lord, Save Us! We Perish!” (Matthew 8:23–27)
1. Name & Context The disciples of Jesus were travelling with Him across the Sea of Galilee after a long…
Part 4 – Gideon: “If You Will Save Israel by My Hand, Show Me a Sign” (Judges 6:36–40)
1. Name & Context Gideon, son of Joash, lived during a time when Israel was oppressed by the Midianites because…
Part 5 – Moses: “If Your Presence Does Not Go with Us, Do Not Send Us Up from Here” (Exodus 33:12–15)
1. Name & Context Moses, called by God to lead Israel out of Egypt, had already witnessed extraordinary miracles —…
Part 6 – David: “Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God; and Renew a Right Spirit Within Me” (Psalm 51:10–12)
1. Name & Context David, Israel’s greatest king and “a man after God’s own heart” (1 Samuel 13:14), reached one…
Part 7 – The Centurion: “Lord, I Am Not Worthy … Only Say the Word” (Matthew 8:5–10)
1. Name & Context The Roman Centurion was a Gentile officer in charge of roughly one hundred soldiers — a…
Part 8 – Abraham: “He Believed the LORD, and It Was Counted to Him for Righteousness” (Genesis 15:1–6; 22:1–18)
1. Name & Context Abraham, originally Abram, is known as the “father of faith” (Romans 4:11–12).He was called by God…
Part 9 – Job: “Though He Slay Me, Yet Will I Trust Him” (Job 1–2; 13:15; 42:1–10)
1. Name & Context Job was a man from Uz, described as “blameless and upright, one who feared God and…
Part 10 – Hannah: “In Bitterness of Soul She Prayed to the LORD and Wept in Anguish” (1 Samuel 1:9–20)
1. Name & Context Hannah, the beloved wife of Elkanah, lived in the hill country of Ephraim during Israel’s pre-monarchic…
Part 11 – Mary: “Let It Be to Me According to Your Word” (Luke 1:26–38)
1. Name & Context Mary, a young virgin from Nazareth, was engaged to Joseph when she received the most astounding…
Part 12 – Peter: “Lord, If It’s You, Tell Me to Come to You on the Water” (Matthew 14:22–33)
1. Name & Context Peter, originally a fisherman from Galilee, was one of Jesus’ closest disciples — bold, impulsive, and…
Part 13 – Thomas: “Unless I See the Mark of the Nails, I Will Not Believe” (John 20:24–29)
1. Name & Context Thomas, also called Didymus (“the Twin”), was one of Jesus’ twelve disciples.He is often labelled “Doubting…
Part 14 – Paul (Saul): “Lord, What Do You Want Me to Do?” (Acts 9:1–22)
1. Name & Context Saul of Tarsus, later known as Paul, was a zealous Pharisee, a scholar of the Law,…
The Cross-Shaped Life (Contents)
Part 1: Why Faith Has Two Directions Part 2: The Vertical Relationship – Loving and Knowing God Part 3: The…
Part 1: Why Faith Has Two Directions
1 Introduction Christian faith is not one-dimensional. It moves upward toward God in worship and outward toward others in love.…
Part 2: The Vertical Relationship – Loving and Knowing God
1 Introduction The vertical relationship is the axis of worship, trust, and obedience that joins humanity to God.It defines the…
Part 3: The Horizontal Relationship – Loving and Serving Others
1 Introduction The horizontal relationship represents the believer’s outward expression of divine love.Having been reconciled to God, Christians are called…
Part 4: The Connection – How Faith Fuels Love
1 Introduction Faith and love are not separate virtues but two movements of one spiritual life.Faith looks upward to receive;…
Part 5: The Sabbath Principle – Rest and Renewal in Both Directions
1 Introduction The Sabbath is one of Scripture’s most profound symbols of balance.It unites worship and mercy, faith and compassion,…
Part 6: The Disruption – Sin and the Breakdown of Relationship
1 Introduction The story of humanity is the story of broken relationships.Sin did not merely introduce moral error; it disrupted…
Part 7: The Restoration – Christ as the Bridge Between Heaven and Humanity
1 Introduction Where sin tore creation apart, Christ unites it again.The Cross stands at the centre of history as the…
Part 8: The Fulfilment – Eternal Harmony in the New Creation
1 Introduction Every divine purpose moves toward fulfilment.Creation began in harmony, was broken by sin, and is now being restored…
Divine Name, Many Tongues (Contents)
Part I – The Divine Name in Hebrew Revelation Part II – The Name through Translation and Pentecost Part III…
Part I – The Divine Name in Hebrew Revelation
Abstract This study examines the origin, meaning, and theological significance of the Divine Name in Hebrew Scripture. From the earliest…
Part II – The Name through Translation and Pentecost
Abstract This paper traces how the Divine Name, first revealed in Hebrew as YHWH, entered the multilingual world of the…
Part III – The Name Misunderstood: Pagan Parallels and Theological Clarity
Abstract This study examines the widespread claim that Christian vocabulary—particularly Christ, Trinity, and Lord—was borrowed from pre-Christian religions. Through historical,…
Final Synthesis – One Divine Name Confessed by Every Tongue
1 Introduction: The Journey of the Name From the revelation of YHWH at the burning bush to the confession “Jesus…
Appendix I – The Personhood of the Holy Spirit: One Name, One Presence
Abstract This appendix investigates whether the Holy Spirit should be understood as a personal being or merely as an impersonal…
Appendix II – The Co-Agency of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Abstract This appendix explores how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit act together in every divine operation. Classical Christian theology…
Appendix Table: The Divine Names and Titles Across Languages
Name / Title Language of Origin Translational Equivalents Key Biblical References Meaning / Theological Emphasis YHWH (יהוה) Hebrew Kyrios (Greek),…
Law, Sin, and Grace (Contents)
Part I – Introduction and Definition Part II – The Nature of Sin Part III – The Classification of Sin…
Part I – Introduction and Definition
1. Etymology and Terminology of Sin 1.1 Hebrew and Greek Roots The biblical terms for sin convey the notion of…
Part II – The Nature of Sin
3. Philosophical and Theological Nature 3.1 Sin as Rebellion, Corruption and Privation The essence of sin lies in the rejection…
Part III – The Classification of Sin
5. Individual and Personal Sin 5.1 Sins of Commission and Omission Personal sin refers to deliberate human acts that violate…
Part IV – Sin in Relation to Realms and Beings
8. Sin against God (Vertical Dimension) 8.1 Violation of Divine Holiness All sin is first and foremost theological—a rupture in…
Part V – The Consequences of Sin
11. Spiritual Consequences 11.1 Separation from God The primary consequence of sin is alienation from God. Isaiah declares, “Your iniquities…
Part VI – The Revelation and Recognition of Sin
14. The Law as Mirror 14.1 Purpose of the Ten Commandments The moral law—epitomised in the Decalogue (Exodus 20:1–17)—reveals God’s…
Part VII – Deliverance and Restoration
16. The Role of the Mediator (Christ) 16.1 Fulfilment of the Law Jesus Christ stands at the centre of redemption…
Part VIII – Conclusion
18. Summary of the Doctrine of Sin 18.1 Sin as Universal Condition The biblical and theological witness affirms the universality…
Repent, Regret, and Grieve (Contents)
Part 1 – The Language of Sorrow in Scripture Part 2 – True Repentance: The Change of Heart Part 3…
Part 1 – The Language of Sorrow in Scripture
1. Introduction Throughout the Bible, words translated as repent, regret, and grieve describe both divine and human responses to sin,…
Part 2 – True Repentance: The Change of Heart
1. Introduction Repentance lies at the centre of biblical faith. Both Testaments declare that restoration to God begins not with…
Part 3 – False Repentance and Worldly Regret
1. Introduction While Scripture repeatedly calls for genuine repentance, it also records many instances of false repentance or worldly regret—emotional…
Part 4 – When God “Regrets”: Understanding Divine Sorrow
1. Introduction Among the most thought-provoking statements in Scripture are those describing God as “regretting” or “repenting” of an action.…
Part 5 – The Grief of God’s Spirit
1. Introduction The Scriptures reveal not only that God sorrows over sin in general but also that His Spirit can…
Part 6 – The Prophet’s and Apostle’s Grief: Sharing in Divine Sorrow
1. Introduction Throughout Scripture, God’s chosen messengers experience profound emotional and spiritual pain as they confront the sin of their…
Part 7 – Jesus’ Compassion and Tears: The Perfect Expression of Divine Sorrow
1. Introduction In the person of Jesus Christ, divine sorrow reaches its fullest revelation. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus displays profound…
Part 8 – From Grief to Grace: The Purpose of Divine Sorrow
1. Introduction Throughout Scripture, divine sorrow is never aimless or uncontrolled. God’s grief is redemptive, not reactionary. His sorrow reveals…
Part 9 – The Human Response: Repentance that Heals
1. Introduction Divine sorrow calls for a human response. Throughout Scripture, God’s grief over sin invites repentance rather than despair.…
Part 10 – The End of Sorrow: Divine Restoration and Eternal Joy
1. Introduction The biblical narrative that begins in divine grief concludes in divine gladness. From the tears of Eden to…
Grace Beyond Ability (Contents)
Part 1 – The God Who Judges Rightly: Justice and Mercy in Harmony Part 2 – Before Understanding: Infants, the…
Part 1 – The God Who Judges Rightly: Justice and Mercy in Harmony
Series: Grace Beyond Ability – The Justice and Mercy of God Toward the Helpless and the Ignorant 1. Introduction The…
Part 2 – Before Understanding: Infants, the Unborn, and the Incapable
Series: Grace Beyond Ability – The Justice and Mercy of God Toward the Helpless and the Ignorant 1. Introduction If…
Part 3 – Original Sin and Divine Grace: From Adam to Christ
Series: Grace Beyond Ability – The Justice and Mercy of God Toward the Helpless and the Ignorant 1. Introduction To…
Part 4 – Faith, Repentance, and Confession: Receiving What Grace Provides
Series: Grace Beyond Ability – The Justice and Mercy of God Toward the Helpless and the Ignorant 1. Introduction If…
Part 5 – Grace Beyond Conscious Faith: When Belief Is Humanly Impossible
Series: Grace Beyond Ability – The Justice and Mercy of God Toward the Helpless and the Ignorant 1. Introduction Having…
Part 6 – Ignorance and Accountability: “They Know Not What They Do”
Series: Grace Beyond Ability – The Justice and Mercy of God Toward the Helpless and the Ignorant 1. Introduction In…
Part 7 – Intercession and Declaration: Two Dimensions of Forgiveness
Series: Grace Beyond Ability – The Justice and Mercy of God Toward the Helpless and the Ignorant 1. Introduction The…
Part 8 – From the Cross to Pentecost: How Jesus’ Prayer Was Fulfilled
Series: Grace Beyond Ability – The Justice and Mercy of God Toward the Helpless and the Ignorant 1. Introduction When…
Part 9 – Grace and Knowledge: The Measure of Divine Judgement
Series: Grace Beyond Ability – The Justice and Mercy of God Toward the Helpless and the Ignorant 1. Introduction If…
Part 10 – The Realm Perspective: Divine, Earthly, and Corrupted Justice
Series: Grace Beyond Ability – The Justice and Mercy of God Toward the Helpless and the Ignorant 1. Introduction Having…
Solomon: A Study in Grace and Consequence (Contents)
Part 1 – The Chosen Son: Origins and Calling Part 2 – The Golden Age of Wisdom Part 3 –…
Part 1 – The Chosen Son: Origins and Calling
Key Verse: “The Lord loved him, and because the Lord loved him, he sent word through Nathan the prophet to…
Part 2 – The Golden Age of Wisdom
Key Verse: “King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth. The whole…
Part 3 – The Shadows of Compromise
Key Verse: “King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women … They were from nations about which the Lord had told…
Part 4 – The Consequences
Key Verse: “Since this is your attitude and you have not kept my covenant and my decrees, which I commanded…
Part 5 – The Last Years and Repentance
Key Verse: “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments,…
Part 6 – The Theology and Legacy of Solomon’s Wisdom
Key Verse: “God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand…
Part 7 – Reflection and Application
Key Verse: “Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gains understanding; for she is more profitable…
Part 8 – Appendices
Appendix A – Chronological Timeline of Solomon’s Life Approx. Year BCE Estimated Age Major Event Scriptural Reference Spiritual Significance c.…
Those Who Fell but Returned to God (Contents)
Part 1: Adam and Eve – The First Returners Part 2 – Noah: Faith That Endured Corruption Part 3 –…
Part 1: Adam and Eve – The First Returners
Key Verse “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will…
Part 2 – Noah: Faith That Endured Corruption
Key Verse “But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.”— Genesis 6 : 8 (NIV) 1. A World…
Part 3 – Abraham: Faith That Learned Obedience
Key Verse “Abram believed the LORD, and He credited it to him as righteousness.”— Genesis 15 : 6 (NIV) 1.…
Part 4 – Jacob: Faith That Wrestled for Alignment
Key Verse “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with humans,…
Part 5 – Moses: Faith That Fell through Anger but Found Mercy
Key Verse “Because you did not trust in Me enough to honour Me as holy in the sight of the…
Part 6 – David: Faith That Fell through Desire but Rose through Repentance
Key Verse “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”— Psalm 51 :…
Part 7 – Solomon: Faith That Rose to Wisdom but Fell through Excess and Returned through Reflection
Key Verse “Now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in place of my father David. But…
Part 8 – Samson: Faith That Misused Strength but Found Grace at the End
Key Verse “Then Samson prayed to the LORD, ‘Sovereign LORD, remember me. Please, God, strengthen me just once more…’”— Judges…
Part 9 – Peter: Faith That Denied under Fear but Returned through Love
Key Verse “And Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken: ‘Before the rooster crows, you will disown Me three times.’…
Part 10 – The Prodigal Son: Faith That Wandered but Came Home
Key Verse “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion…
Those Who Believed but Never Came Back (Contents)
Part 1 – Cain: Worship without Obedience Part 2 – Saul: Anointed but Disobedient Part 3 – Balaam: Prophet for…
Part 1 – Cain: Worship without Obedience
Key Verse “The LORD looked with favour on Abel and his offering, but on Cain and his offering He did…
Part 2 – Saul: Anointed but Disobedient
Key Verse “Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”— 1 Samuel 15…
Part 3 – Balaam: Prophet for Profit
Key Verse “They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Bezer,…
Part 4 – Achan: Faith with Hidden Sin
Key Verse “Israel has sinned; they have violated My covenant, which I commanded them to keep. They have taken some…
Part 5 – Gehazi: Servant of God, Servant of Silver
Key Verse “Is this the time to take money or to accept clothes—or olive groves and vineyards, flocks and herds,…
Part 6 – Uzziah: Strength that Bred Pride
Key Verse “But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the LORD his…
Part 7 – Judas Iscariot: The Disciple Who Sold His Master
Key Verse “Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them.”— Mark…
Part 8 – Ananias and Sapphira: Deceit in Devotion
Key Verse “You have not lied just to human beings but to God.”— Acts 5 : 4 (NIV) 1. A…
Part 9 – Demas: The Missionary Who Loved the World
Key Verse “Demas, because he loved this present world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica.”— 2 Timothy 4…
Part 10 – The Laodicean Church: Lukewarm Faith
Key Verse “I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or…
Samson: A Study in Grace and Consequence (Contents)
Part 1 – Born for Purpose: The Child of Promise Part 2 – Strength Begins in the Spirit Part 3…
Part 1 – Born for Purpose: The Child of Promise
Key Verse “You will conceive and give birth to a son. No razor may be used on his head, because…
Part 2 – Strength Begins in the Spirit
Key Verse “The Spirit of the LORD began to stir him while he was in Mahaneh Dan, between Zorah and…
Part 3 – Power Without Purity: The Fall at Timnah
Key Verse “Samson went down to Timnah and saw there a young Philistine woman. When he returned, he said to…
Part 4 – The Fighter and the Foxes: Anger Turned into Mission
Key Verse “So he went out and caught three hundred foxes and tied them tail to tail in pairs. He…
Part 5 – Gaza and the Gates: Strength Without Boundaries
Key Verse “But Samson lay there only until the middle of the night. Then he got up and took hold…
Part 6 – Delilah: Love, Lust, and Betrayal
Key Verse “After this he fell in love with a woman in the Valley of Sorek whose name was Delilah.”—…
Part 7 – Eyes Closed, Heart Open: Captivity and Consequence
Key Verse “But the hair on his head began to grow again after it had been shaved.”— Judges 16 :…