"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen." -2 Peter 3:18
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The Royal Line: The Purpose Behind the Genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:1–17)
At first glance, the opening verses of the Gospel of Matthew might seem like a simple list of names—one many readers are tempted to skim. Yet, this genealogy is anything but dull. Every name tells a story of promise and divine providence. Matthew begins his Gospel this way for a reason: to declare that Jesus
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A Truth Worth Repeating: ‘Do Not Be Afraid’
“Do Not Be Afraid”: A Biblical Command That Points Us to God’s Sovereignty For years, a popular Christian saying has circulated: “The phrase ‘Do not be afraid’ appears 365 times in the Bible—one for each day of the year.” It’s a comforting thought, but it’s not actually accurate. While Scripture repeatedly calls God’s people to
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Beholding His Glory: Reflecting on the Attributes of God
For years, I believed knowing God meant understanding what He has done for me. But as I began to study His attributes—His very character—I realized that knowing who He is transforms everything, and one of the most transformative things a believer can do is pause and behold the glory of God. When we take time
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The Names of God: Knowing Him More Deeply Through His Word
In Scripture, God reveals Himself not only through His works and His Word, but also through His names. Each name is like a window into His character—teaching us who He is, what He has done, and what He has promised. God’s self-revelation in Scripture is sufficient, clear, and authoritative. When God tells us His name,
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Ready for Battle: Ephesians 6 and The Armor of God
In this final exhortation of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he directs believers to prepare for spiritual warfare—not with worldly weapons, but with the full armor of God. As Reformed Christians, we believe that salvation is entirely the work of God, and yet we are still called to stand, to fight, and to endure. This
Dawn Zauner 