You have heard that it was said, “Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.” But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over …

Understanding the profound impact of theology on individuals and communities requires a deep dive into the relationship between beliefs, behaviors, and social structures. Let’s explore how bad theology can lead to the formation of harmful individuals and dysfunctional communities. 1. The Basis of Theology in Shaping Worldview Theology fundamentally shapes …

Yeshua, visiting Nazareth, attended the synagogue on the Sabbath. There, He stood and read the first verses of Isaiah 61 (Luke 4:16-19). Isaiah 61, a messianic prophecy, is divided into four parts. The first part of the prophecy (Isaiah 61:1-3) is a beautiful reflection of Rabbi Yeshua’s beatitudes and sheds …

Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples, saying: “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not …

The doctrine of Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA) has long been a cornerstone of the Reformed Calvinistic theological framework. It later became the “gospel message” of several post-reformation protestant denominations, such as Baptist, Evangelical, and Pentecostal. What is Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA)? Penal Substitutionary Atonement was developed during the Protestant Reformation …

What is the Word of God? Is it the New International Version (NIV), a modern English translation based on the Critical Text, or perhaps the King James Version (KJV), an older translation also in English but based on the Textus Receptus? If, instead, we consider the original Hebrew and Greek …

So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12 Rabbi Yeshua’s teachings might sound like a tenet of Eastern religions like Buddhism or Hinduism. However, while concepts such as “karma” are impersonal laws of …

Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, “Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.” But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the …

You have heard that it was said, “You shall not commit adultery.” But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Matthew 5:27-28 In this profound and memorable passage, Rabbi Yeshua reveals a fundamental yet often overlooked truth: …

You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, “You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.” But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a …