Life Applications In The Bible (by Books – OT)
OLD TESTAMENT (39 Books) 1. Genesis — Trust God’s Plan from the Beginning God is faithful even when humans fail;…
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Life Applications In The Bible (by Books – NT)
NEW TESTAMENT (27 Books) 40. Matthew — Follow Jesus as King Live the Sermon on the Mount; seek the Kingdom…
Part 6. The Path to Liberation or Salvation
1. Introduction Having examined the origins of suffering and moral disorder, we now turn to the paths of transformation. Both…
Part 11. Truth, Knowledge, and Enlightenment
1. Introduction Every religion offers not only a path to salvation or liberation but also a theory of knowledge —…
Part 2: The Language Barrier – From Revelation to Realisation
Bridging the Light: Explaining Christianity to Buddhists with Clarity and Compassion 1. Introduction When Christians speak about God, sin, faith,…
Part 8: Faith and Practice — The Path of Transformation
Bridging the Light: Explaining Christianity to Buddhists with Clarity and Compassion 1. Introduction To a Buddhist, spiritual progress depends on…
Part 1 – The Father Who Cried, “Help My Unbelief” (Mark 9:14–29)
1. Name & Context A desperate father brought his demon-possessed son to Jesus’ disciples, but they could not heal him.…
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…
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,…
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 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 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 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…
Faith Across the Ages of Egypt: Pharaohs to the Moving MountainFaith Across the Ages of Egypt: Pharaohs to the Moving Mountain
Faith Across the Ages of Egypt: Pharaohs to the Moving Mountain (Contents)
Chapter 1 – The Dawn of Egyptian Spirituality Chapter 2 – Foreign Influence and Religious Syncretism Chapter 3 – The…
Faith Across the Ages of Egypt: Pharaohs to the Moving MountainFaith Across the Ages of Egypt: Pharaohs to the Moving Mountain
Chapter 14 – The Legacy of Faith: Lessons from Mokattam
Part V – Modern Egypt and Religious Continuity 14.1 The Journey of Faith through Time From the pharaohs to the…
1. God as Provider
Trusting God for all needs. Theme: God meets every need according to His riches and faithfulness. Chapter (4) Provision and…
4. Trusting God in Poverty or Lack
Faith in scarcity. Theme: Confidence in God’s provision even during financial hardship. Chapter (4) Provision and Wealth Bible Verses: I…
4. Emotional and Spiritual Connection
Growing together in Christ. Theme: True intimacy combines emotional closeness and shared faith. Chapter (5) Love and Romantic Relationships Bible…
4. Friendship and Accountability
Building deep, godly friendships. Theme: Choosing friends wisely, offering support, and growing together in faith. Chapter (6) Family, Friendships, and…
3. Walking in Obedience and Faith
Aligning your life with God’s will. Theme: Obedience strengthens your calling and releases God’s power. Chapter (7) Calling, Destiny, and…
7. Leaving a Faith-Filled Legacy
Impacting future generations. Theme: Living a purposeful life that influences others for eternity. Chapter (7) Calling, Destiny, and Spiritual Gifts…
4. Overcoming Attacks through Faith
Active resistance and victory mindset. Theme: Fighting spiritual battles with faith, prayer, and God’s Word. Chapter (8) Spiritual Warfare and…
5. Leaving a Faith-Filled Legacy
Impacting generations and society. Theme: Leaving behind spiritual, relational, and societal influence that honours God. Chapter (10) Eternity, Legacy, and…
Chapter 6: Sabbath and Rest — Faith, Work, and Renewal in a 24/7 World
Kingdom Ethics and the Ten Commandments Today Relevance for the Church, Culture Wars, Law vs. Grace, and Christian Discipleship This…
4: Faith and Works
1. Theme Overview This theme examines the relationship between faith and works in God’s redemptive plan. It explores how genuine…
1: What Is True Faith in Jesus? – Beyond Belief to Devotion
1. Introduction In a world where religious pluralism and cultural syncretism are widespread, many profess belief in Jesus while simultaneously…
44. Faith
Genesis 15:6 6 And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness. Psalms 3:1-8 1…
120. Seed Faith
Genesis 8:22 22 While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day…
6: Faith — Emunah (OT), Pistis (NT), and Intertestamental Usage
1. Hebrew Term: Emunah — אֱמוּנָה Pronunciation: eh-moo-NAHMeaning: Faithfulness, trust, steadfastness; firm belief and loyalty toward God. Old Testament Usage:…
Anselm of Canterbury – Faith Seeking Understanding and the Atonement
Doctrinal Themes and Denominational Traditions 1. Introduction Anselm of Canterbury (c. 1033–1109) was a Benedictine monk, Archbishop of Canterbury, and…
Blaise Pascal – Faith, Reason, and the God of the Heart
Doctrinal Themes and Denominational Traditions 1. Introduction Blaise Pascal (1623–1662) was a French mathematician, physicist, and theologian whose religious writings…
The Second Debate: Culture, Heresy, and the Future of Faith
The Council That Never Was – Volume II Chapter 6: The Rise of Culture and the Death of Metaphysics The…
The Spirit of the Age: Faith in a Time of Science, AI, and Global Crisis
The Council That Never Was – Volume III Prologue: The Silence of the Saints The forum had changed. No longer…
Faith Without Sight: An Exegetical, Theological, and Epistemological Study of John 20:24–29
1. Introduction The encounter between Jesus and Thomas in John 20:24–29 remains one of the most profound narratives in the…
Romans 10:17 states, “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word (Rhema) of Christ.” Does this mean that faith is built specifically by Rhema words, as distinct from general Scripture (Logos)?
1. Introduction Romans 10:17 is frequently quoted in Charismatic and Pentecostal circles to teach that: This interpretation requires careful examination…
Chapter 2: James and Paul – Faith and Works
Jerusalem bustled beneath the midday sun. Pilgrims wove through narrow streets, bringing lambs for sacrifice and silver coins for temple…
Chapter 5: The Silent Quill – Letters of Faith
Night settled over Jerusalem, cloaking its streets in quiet darkness. Lamps flickered in narrow windows, casting golden pools of light…
Article 12: Lessons from Biblical Arguments for Contemporary Faith Communities
1. Introduction The biblical narratives of conflict and controversy offer enduring lessons for contemporary faith communities. This article synthesises key…
Article 10: James and Paul – Divergent Emphases on Faith and Works
1. IntroductionThe epistles of James and Paul present apparent tensions regarding the role of faith and works in salvation. Both…
Article 8: Covenantal Blessing – What Happens When Faith Activates Divine Power
1. Introduction While common grace and natural law offer blessings accessible to all, covenantal blessings represent a deeper, more powerful…
Chapter 4: Saving Faith – Believing in Jesus Christ
PART II: CONVERSION – ENTERING NEW LIFE IN CHRIST Theological Overview: Justification by Faith Alone At the heart of the…
Chapter 6: Confession and Commitment
Overview: Declaring Jesus as Lord Confession and commitment are at the heart of the Christian conversion experience, marking the transition…
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Mustard Seed 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Kingdom of God…
The Parable of the Cost of Discipleship
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Cost of Discipleship(also known as The Tower Builder and the Warring…
The Parable of the Friend at Midnight
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Friend at Midnight 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Discipleship and…
The Parable of the Unjust Judge (Persistent Widow)
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Unjust Judge(also known as The Persistent Widow) 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3.…
The Parable of the Rich Fool
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Rich Fool 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Discipleship and Faith;…
The Parable of the Dishonest Manager
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Dishonest Manager(also known as The Shrewd Steward) 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3.…
The Parable of the Lamp under a Basket
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Lamp under a Basket(also known as The Lamp on a Stand)…
The Parable of the New Cloth and New Wineskins
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the New Cloth and New Wineskins 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category…
The Great Tribulation and Persecution (End Time)
Biblical Basis: A. Increased Global Persecution of Christians Fulfilment Evidence: Academic References: B. Martyrdom and Faith under Pressure Fulfilment Evidence:…
2.4 Faith Over Fear
🔹 Story 1: David Faced Goliath with Confidence in God Main Characters: David, Goliath, Saul, Israelites, PhilistinesStory Summary: While Israel’s…
2.5 Faith in the Impossible
🔹 Story 1: Abraham and Sarah Believed for a Child in Old Age Main Characters: Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, GodStory Summary:…
2.11 Stories of Doubt Turned to Faith
🔹 Story 1: Thomas Doubted the Resurrection Main Characters: Thomas, Jesus, disciplesStory Summary: Thomas refused to believe Jesus had risen…
6.7 Stories of Faith Passed to the Next Generation
🔹 Story 1: Abraham to Isaac – Covenant Faith Continued Main Characters: Abraham, Isaac, GodStory Summary: God made a covenant…
Chapter (2) The Path to Success
1. The combination of dreams and hard work gets success. Stay positive and never give up. 2. A winner is…
Faith: Chapter (1) The Power of Faith and Trust
1. Do not waste your energy to fear. User your energy to believe, learn, create and grow. 2. Fear of…
Chapter (2) Embracing Belief
1. We are twice armed if we fight with faith. 2. Believe you are born to do great things. 3.…
Chapter (3) Actions in Faith
1. Trust in God is not like taking a pleasure cruise to Heaven; it is more like fighting a battleship…