Self-Religion and True Religion

There is nothing more lethal than trusting in oneself for ultimate hope and salvation....
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November 20, 2020 by Jad K. | Tags: Religion, Shelaism
There is nothing more lethal than trusting in oneself for ultimate hope and salvation....
Keep ReadingSeptember 1, 2020 by Jad K. | Tags: Assurance, Death, Hope
One of the biggest catalysts for me to proclaim Christ is the reality brought on by the imminence of death, pointing to a potential eternity without Christ....
Keep ReadingApril 23, 2020 | 2 Comments by Jad K. | Tags: Quarantine, Redemption
Oftentimes what we perceive as evil, God can reshape and use for his glorious purposes according to his eternal plan and the counsel of his will....
Keep ReadingApril 23, 2020 by Jad K. | Tags: COVID-19, Good Friday, Easter
Now that we are faced with the deadly threat of this pandemic, let us trust God and entrust ourselves to him. For Christ is risen, and we will rise again with him....
Keep ReadingMarch 27, 2020 by Jad K. | Tags: Integrity, Witness
We cannot extend faith or spiritual reach to others if we do not have a depth of both, rooted in the unchanging Word of God....
Keep ReadingMarch 27, 2020 by Jad K. | Tags: Uncertainty, COVID-19, Legacy
February 17, 2020 by Jad K. | Tags: Psalm 23, God the Father, God as Shepherd
January 13, 2020 by Jad K. | Tags: Sermons
We ought to approach every sermon as tangible truth, one that is needed for a lifetime of faith, rather than a quick momentary fix....
Keep ReadingNovember 30, 2019 by Jad K. | Tags: Discipleship
The principles and dynamics of Christian discipleship are fueled by gratitude, hope and joy in being blessed by God. ...
Keep ReadingSeptember 30, 2019 by Jad K. | Tags: Suffering, Judgment, Theodicy
Rather than trying to deduce what God has not revealed, we must rather respond obediently to what he has revealed....
Keep ReadingAugust 19, 2019 by Jad K. | Tags: Prayer, Spiritual Disciplines, Fasting
Christ does not direct us when or how long to fast, but he certainly expects us to practice this discipline....
Keep ReadingMay 9, 2019 | 1 Comments by Jad K. | Tags: Islam
Reading the Bible and practicing prayer are key opportunities for sharing the gospel with Muslims. ...
Keep ReadingMay 3, 2019 by Jad K. | Tags: Evangelism, Islam, Hospitality
Sharing the gospel with Muslims takes time and effort, but our Lord is worth every bit of it....
Keep ReadingApril 30, 2019 by Jad K. | Tags: Islam
Some of the key doctrines of the Quran that conflict with the doctrine of the Bible....
Keep ReadingApril 30, 2019 by Jad K. | Tags: Islam
Islam resembles Christianity in many parts while also denying some of its most important doctrines....
Keep ReadingApril 17, 2019 by Jad K. | Tags: Islam
The division between Sunni and Shia Muslims dates back to the turmoil that followed Muhammad's death....
Keep ReadingApril 12, 2019 by Jad K. | Tags: Islam
Christians ought to be acquainted with the basics of Islam which is practiced by about a quarter of the world's population....
Keep ReadingDecember 6, 2018 by Jad K. | Tags: grace, Atonement, Justice, Mercy, Cross
On the cross of Jesus, God’s holiness, wrath, justice, mercy and grace converged and were reconciled so that we can be reconciled to him....
Keep ReadingNovember 12, 2018 by Jad K. | Tags: Loyalty, Truth, Relativism
If truth is indeed unchanging, then loyalty to it would make feet stand on solid ground....
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