“When ministry becomes a means of gain instead of a call to sacrifice, the doctrine of Balaam is already at work.” One of the most dangerous teachings Scripture repeatedly warns about is what is called the doctrine of Balaam. It appears in: Numbers 22–25 (his story) 2 Peter 2:15 (his

One of the most concerning theological trends emerging in certain Christian circles today is the idea that repentance is no longer necessary because of the finished work of Jesus Christ. It is often presented like this:“All your sins are already forgiven — past, present and future — therefore you no

The Nicolaitan Spirit: An Ancient Warning for the Modern Church In the book of Revelation, the Bible mentions seven churches (Revelation 2–3). Bible scholars generally agree that these were literal congregations that existed during the time of the apostle John. These churches were real communities with real struggles, real leaders,

When There Is No Answer… Maybe You Haven’t Counted the Cost I remember calling a shop to make an appointment for my wife and I. The phone kept being busy. I called again and again, but it was still engaged. Hours later, we finally got through. To our surprise, the

When Wars Rise: How Should Believers Respond? Every day we open the news and see another conflict somewhere in the world. Nations are rising against nations. Borders are contested. Economies tremble. Violence erupts where peace once seemed possible. For many people, these developments bring shock and anxiety. But for those

In our day and age, many are afraid to miss out. Maybe it is the fear of being left behind. Maybe it is the fear of not being seen. Maybe it is the fear of not impressing the people whose validation we crave. Maybe it is simply the fear of