The concept of defense and confirmation in the gospel ministry is rooted in the New Testament, with key terms like apologia and Bibiosis describing a mission attitude that should anchor our approach to ministry, emphasizing firmness and establishment of the truth. [... more]

The Gospel, encompassing the person and work of Jesus Christ, must be both defended against false teaching and established as truth, requiring all believers to be partakers of this grace and to be firmly committed supporters. [... more]

A godly life demands a temperament that opposes cowardice or despondence, and we should glory in tribulations, knowing that they work patience, and patience experience, and experience hope. This temperament opposes wrath and revenge, revealing us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light. [... more]

The Bible contains over 3,800 promises, including the proto-evangelium, the first gospel of Genesis, and the promise of a Savior. These promises are given to believers to help them escape the corruption of the world and partake in the divine nature. [... more]

God has packed in rich promises and resources for believers to live meaningful lives that magnify our Lord. Part of this promise is becoming partakers of the divine nature, growing in newness and being empowered by God's spirit to become more like Jesus. This is possible because God has rescued us from corruption and sinful desires, and we can live for the audience of one, fearing God and living for His opinion alone. [... more]

The concept of faithfulness in Christianity is explored, with a focus on the faithfulness of God and the importance of being faithful to Him. Dr. Abbadon Shah discusses the idea that faithfulness is not just a one-way relationship, but rather a two-way street where God is faithful to us and we must also be faithful to Him. He shares examples from the Bible and personal experiences to illustrate this point, emphasizing the need for Christians to strive for holiness and sanctification in their daily lives. [... more]

The concept of partaking in the divine nature is a central theme in Christian theology, with some interpreting it as a mystical union with God, while others see it as a historical event. The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ has two natures, human and divine, and that through faith in Him, believers can become partakers of the divine nature, not by becoming God, but by being united with Him through the Holy Spirit. [... more]