Introduction: Christ and the Problem of Freedom Why did Christ reject power, miracles, and authority? In Dostoevsky’s “The Grand Inquisitor,” this question forms the core of a deep debate about human nature and freedom. The Grand Inquisitor claims that Christ misunderstood what humans need to be happy. He thinks people don’t want freedom—they want security. They need someone to make decisions for them, to remove their burdens. This story puts Christ’s message of love and free will in a harsh light, showing how difficult freedom can be. The Inquisition: A Stage Set for Christ’s Return The story takes place during […]

Introduction: The Religious Landscape and the Uniqueness of Jesus The world is filled with many religions. Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, and Buddhism all hold significant sway, each offering their own path to spiritual fulfillment. In Islam, they follow the teachings of the prophet Muhammad; in Hinduism, there are many gods, paths to enlightenment, and reincarnation cycles; Christianity stems from the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ; in Buddhism, the goal is to achieve enlightenment by following the Buddha’s teachings. All these paths except for Christianity focus on human effort and knowledge to find truth. The purpose of this article is […]

“Give me this mountain!” The bold declaration echoes a profound plea—a courageous request for challenges that test and strengthen faith. It embodies a willingness to embrace greater responsibilities, knowing that with a heart fully committed to God, defeat finds no foothold. Just as Caleb fearlessly petitioned for the daunting Mountain Land, we too can draw inspiration from his unwavering trust in God’s assistance amidst adversity. Caleb was a figure in the Bible, specifically in the Old Testament. He was one of the twelve spies Moses sent to explore the land of Canaan. (Numbers 13:6) Caleb and Joshua were two spies […]

Understanding God’s love is not merely an intellectual pursuit but a journey of the heart. It marks the beginning of a profound relationship with the Divine, one that reshapes our perceptions and transforms our lives. Through the lens of nature, we catch a glimpse of God’s boundless affection, as every sunrise and sunset, every blade of grass, and every whispering breeze speak of His love and care. Yet, this understanding has been obscured by the insidious whispers of doubt planted by the adversary. “ For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him […]

The Seventh Day Adventists Believe The Holy Scriptures, Old and New Testaments, are the written Word of God, given by divine inspiration. The inspired authors spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. In this Word, God has committed to humanity the knowledge necessary for salvation. The Holy Scriptures are the supreme, authoritative, and the infallible revelation of His will. They are the standard of character, the test of experience, the definitive revealer of doctrines, and the trustworthy record of God’s acts in history. (Ps. 119:105; Prov. 30:5, 6; Isa. 8:20; John 17:17; 1 Thess. 2:13; 2 […]

Is God the source of my pain and suffering? This question has perplexed both believers and skeptics alike. I’ve struggled with this question recently. At the time I was thinking of writing this article, I was unwell, and all the pain, exhaustion, and discomfort that comes with being sick made me wonder why I was going through all these. Was it because of some sin I committed that has made God punish me with this sickness? Perhaps you’re also struggling with this question, you’re either hungry, sick, lost a loved one, discouraged, or guilty, to mention a few. And you’re […]

Confession is the formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime.0 In the case of us sinners, we are guilty of whatever sin we’ve committed against God. He knows all the details of our sins but it is still important for us to confess our sins to Him. We have learned of the dreadful nature of sin and why we need a savior for us to be made right with God. 1 Acknowledging our sins, we need to confess them to the only person who knows our infirmities. (Hebrews 4:15) Jesus knows our life’s struggles, challenges, and temptations. […]

Sin is the transgression of the law of God (1 John 3:4). The book of Isaiah 66:3 also gives us a broader understanding of what sin is. It says…”They have chosen their own ways, and they delight in their abominations;” Here we find that; We have chosen our own way instead of God’s way. God has given us His perfect law but we have chosen to go against that. We delight in our abomination: An abomination is something that God hates. This means that by sinning we delight or find pleasure in what God hates Verse 4 continues; – “….Because, when I […]