Sparkling Gems from the Greek, with Rick Renner Archives

Satan knows that empty heads are much easier to deceive. That's why he loves it when he finds a believer who has made no effort to fill his mind...

Prayer is not just about speaking words, but also about asking correctly and in an appropriate spirit. According to James 4:2-3, if we ask anything...

Darkness cannot overcome the light of God's presence, and believers can triumph over any attack if they refuse to quit. By understanding their...

The Bible teaches that every believer has been given a shield of faith, which is able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked and completely...

The article explores the concept of "putting on the whole armor of God" as described in Ephesians 6:11, which refers to the full attire and...

If you have allowed the challenges of life to distract you and throw you off sched­ule in doing God's will, don't you agree that it's time for you...

A person's profession or confession of faith is not just about repeating words, but about having God's Word deeply rooted in their heart and soul....

The most common word for "prayer" in the New Testament is the Greek word proseuche, which carries a rich meaning of close contact and intimate...

Don't ever let the devil tell you that your problems are too stupid, small, or insignificant to bring to Jesus. The Lord is interested in...

The peace of God, as described in Philippians 4:7, is a supernatural and superior peace that surpasses all understanding and stands guard at the...

The passage describes the actions of two men, Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, who were among the few people who showed love and respect for...

The day Jesus Christ was crucified marked a pivotal moment in history when the veil of the temple was rent in twain from top to bottom, signaling...

Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, played a pivotal role in Jesus' crucifixion, yet his motivations and actions remain shrouded in...

Why was the Holy Spirit so careful to include this unique story in Mark's account of the Gospel? What is the significance of this event?

Jesus intervened to heal the ear of Malchus after Peter cut it off during a moment of impulsive action, demonstrating His willingness to stop...