The Weekly Focal Point Archives

Paul's evangelism in first century Athens took a distinctive approach, focusing on foundational Old Testament tenets before presenting the gospel,...

As the world's current order of things is promised to be destroyed, Christians are called to prioritize their devotion to Christ, investing their...

A cunning king's trap exposes the consequences of conforming to cultural pressures, revealing that loyalty to God comes at a steep price for those...

The Bible's concept of love is often misunderstood in modern culture, where it's associated with feelings and emotions rather than deliberate...

A spiritually declining nation was foretold by the prophet Amos to face a devastating famine of hearing God's word, highlighting the importance of...

Regularly affirming God's sovereign role as King and Shepherd is crucial for maintaining a proper view of God, which in turn requires adjusting...

Christianity is under constant attack from various quarters, with critics often launching intellectual assaults that belie their own moral decay....

The concept of God's justice is inextricably linked to his love, with the perfect Judge being unable to ignore sin without compromising his...

In today's world, where distractions abound, Christians must prioritize undistracted times of prayer to acquire and maintain spiritual strength and...

Approaching the Bible with intentional objectivity requires letting go of personal expectations and preconceptions to uncover God's message and...

Our view of God profoundly impacts our Christian life, shaping our attitudes and actions in profound ways. By intentionally pondering God's...

The Bible warns against making excuses for deviant behavior, instead emphasizing the importance of taking full responsibility for one's sins. By...

The Bible promises that when we hear God's word preached, it will challenge our existing thoughts and behaviors, leading us to transformation and...

God's strategy to purify His people is revealed through Ezekiel 9, where those who are internally disturbed by moral corruption will be spared,...

God has implanted a moral compass within each person's heart, and as we share the gospel, it's essential to acknowledge this internal witness to...