Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense is a 2018 hardcover book by Paul David Tripp, published by Crossway (ISBN 978-1-4335-5677-7, ~216 pages, $24.99 retail). Writing out of his own life-threatening physical illness, Tripp weaves personal story, pastoral experience, and biblical insight to help readers trust God in the midst of suffering. The book …
The sermon “Self Examination Is a Community Project” by Paul Tripp is based on Hebrews 3:13 and teaches that self-examination is a communal effort rather than an isolated activity. The core premise is that sin’s deceitfulness and human tendencies toward self-justification create spiritual blind spots that individuals cannot see on their own. Consequently, believers are …
The Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew chapters 5–7, is often mischaracterized as an impossible legal code designed to induce guilt or despair. However, scholars argue it is actually gospel and wisdom from God, inviting believers to re-orient their values toward whole-heartedness rather than mere external righteousness. What Does The KJV Bible Say? The …
No, Jesus did not intend for his followers to be materially poor. While Jesus lived in poverty and frequently ministered to the poor, biblical teachings emphasize that God does not want us to be poor, but rather to have sufficient resources to care for others and glorify Him. The primary concern is the heart’s relationship …
Adam Lane Smith is a controversial attachment specialist and former licensed marriage and family therapist who transitioned to full-time coaching in 2021. Criticisms of his work primarily focus on his business practices, content methodology, and professional conduct, with many detractors alleging predatory behavior and a lack of scientific rigor. Controversial Content and Bias Professional Ethics …
Submission in marriage is biblically framed as a wife voluntarily yielding to her husband’s leadership, analogous to the church’s submission to Christ, while the husband is commanded to lead with self-sacrificial love. Practical examples include deferring to his final decision in matters where he has taken the lead, respecting his authority even when disagreeing, and …
You Need to Be Rescued from Yourself, typically refers to the necessity of overcoming internal obstacles—such as self-sabotage, trauma responses, or limiting beliefs—that prevent personal well-being, as external rescue is often an unattainable fantasy. Internal Barriers to Self-SufficiencyIndividuals often fail to rescue themselves because they are trapped in a cycle of self-abandonment, where past trauma …
Cancel culture is increasingly prevalent within Christian communities, manifesting as the social media-driven exclusion, blacklisting, or shunning of individuals who express unpopular theological views, hold controversial political stances, or deviate from perceived community norms. This phenomenon has been identified by surveys as affecting 48% of evangelical leaders, who report being disinvited or marginalized, while critics …
God’s primary motivation toward humanity is His unconditional love, which serves as the foundation for all His actions and desires for people. This divine love is not merely an emotion but the active force that drove God to provide salvation and continue to sustain believers. Believers are motivated by this same love through several key …
Character is the visible fruit of a transformed heart and the primary means by which believers reflect Jesus’ nature to the world. Jesus emphasizes character over external appearance or charisma because it demonstrates genuine faith, integrity, and love. Key reasons include: What Does The KJV Bible Say? Our character is of supreme importance to Jesus …
