THIS is real question that must be answered: Has the Sabbath weekly cycle been lost? Has humanity somehow misplaced the very day God sanctified at Creation? Scripture declares plainly: “Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it” (Genesis 2:3, NKJV). The Fourth Commandment reinforces it: “The seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God” (Exodus 20:10). The question is not whether God made a specific day holy — He did. The real question is whether we can still iden

FEW passages are quoted more confidently—and misunderstood more deeply—than Acts 15. Many claim the Council of Jerusalem marked the moment the early church “moved on” from God’s law, especially the Sabbath. But a careful reading exposes something very different. Acts 15 was not a debate about the Sabbath. It was a test case for God's salvation extending to the Gentiles. WHAT WAS THE REAL CONTROVERSY in Acts 15? Luke tells us plainly what ignited the crisis: “Certain men came

THE Philippines prides itself as the only 'Christian' nation in Asia. Churches overflow on Sundays. Religious "fiestas" shut down cities. Recently the Sto Niño #Sinulog2026 in Cebu draws 5.2 million adherents--a record breaking! Meanwhile, public officials join the rally, quote Scripture, and kneel before cameras. Yet the same nation consistently struggles with corruption—political dynasties, bribery, misuse of public funds, and injustice that cripples the poor. This contradi

NOT every church that bears the name of Christ belongs to Christ. That statement sounds shocking in an age that prizes sincerity over truth, numbers over faithfulness, and popularity over obedience. Yet Scripture repeatedly warns that the most dangerous deception would not come from open atheism or paganism, but from a religious system that 'looks' Christian, 'sounds' Christian, and even uses the name of Jesus—while subtly replacing His teachings with something else entirely.

EVERY YEAR, the world pauses on January 1st to celebrate what is commonly called New Year’s Day. Fireworks explode across the night sky, crowds count down to midnight, glasses are raised in celebration, and many speak of “new beginnings.” On the surface, it appears harmless—after all, what could be wrong with acknowledging the start of another year? Yet when we examine the origin, symbolism, and timing of New Year’s Day through history and Scripture, a far more complex and so

[Early Christianity, The Empire, and the Modern Christ] HISTORY does not begin with stained glass or oil paint. It begins in soil, sweat and blood, in real life and spoken words, in laws enforced by the state, and in hope forged under pain and oppression. Jesus of Nazareth did not emerge from a European imagination. He was born into a colonized Jewish world—one shaped by covenant, Scripture, fear, expectation, and resistance. Bethlehem was a Judean village under surveillance.

THE Book of Judges records a sobering indictment of God's people: “There arose another generation after them who did not know the LORD nor the work which He had done for Israel” (Judges 2:10). This was not a pagan nation ignorant of God, but the children of those who had seen miracles—deliverance from Egypt, manna from heaven, victories in the land. Yet familiarity with sacred history did not translate into living faith. Forgetting God did not happen overnight; it happened t

[Reconstructing the Birth of Christ Through Scripture, History, and Chronology] FOR centuries, December 25 has been widely celebrated as the birthdate of Jesus Christ. Yet when the New Testament accounts are carefully examined, especially through the lens of biblical chronology, priestly rotations, and historical context. The traditional date begins to unravel. Scripture does not leave us guessing in the dark. While it never states a specific calendar date, it provides a care

IN A MAJOR royal shake-up, King Charles III has officially stripped his brother, Prince Andrew, of his title and honours. As of late October 2025, he is no longer “His Royal Highness” but simply Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The move follows years of public outrage over Andrew’s past association with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the civil allegations brought by Virginia Giuffre—charges he continues to deny. Still, the damage to the monarchy’s reputation was to

WHAT are you really living for? Career success? Influence? Adventure? Most people spend their lives chasing purpose but end up feeling like they’re running on a treadmill—busy, but going nowhere. But what if your ultimate purpose is bigger than any career goal, social movement, or personal dream? What if it’s eternal? The Bible reveals that your future isn’t just about surviving this life—it’s about ruling in the next. The Apostle Paul said believers are “heirs of God and co

WHY settle for “weak and beggarly” traditions when you can embrace the rich and meaningful Holy Days ordained by God Himself? The apostle...

THE greatest threat to the Church is not only persecution from without but corruption from within. Paganism—once clearly rejected by the...

[Commentary] “Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands afar off; for truth has stumbled in the public squares, and uprightness...

[Commentary] THE WORD "corruption" is once again splashed across the news, this time in connection with the Department of Public Works...

“Ingratitude is the primary cause of greed. Ungrateful people are greedy people.”--Anon. WE live in a culture that constantly whispers,...

“I have repeatedly offered $1,000 to anyone who can prove to me from the Bible alone that I am bound to keep Sunday holy. There is no...

FOR centuries, the question has lingered in the minds of sincere believers: Who changed the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday? The answer...

MANY Christians today love the comforting words of Jesus—the promises of faith, forgiveness, peace, God's grace, and eternal life. But...

IN a world increasingly gripped by conflict, militarization, and geopolitical tension, the question arises: Should Christians participate...