Life's Inanities and Ironies

In these trying times, when the entirety of creation seems to drift further from God's eternal truths, let us turn our hearts to the Scriptures for encouragement and instruction. Today, I want to share with you the remarkable story of the Apostle Paul – a man whose life exemplifies the boundless grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. As  Christians , we hold fast to the inerrant Word of God, and Paul's testimony in the Book of Acts and his epistles reminds us that no one is beyond redemption. Let’s delve into his origins and the divine providence that led him to stand before the emperor in Rome, all for the glory of God. Paul's Humble Yet Privileged Origins Paul, originally named Saul , was born in the city of Tarsus in Cilicia (modern-day Turkey), around A.D. 5-10. As described in Acts 22:3, he was "born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city [ Jerusalem ] at the feet of Gamaliel , and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers." Sau...

In a world that's increasingly hostile to biblical truths, it's easy to feel the pull of shame when standing firm in our Christian convictions. But the Apostle Paul , chained in a Roman dungeon , offers us a timeless rallying cry: "For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that day " ( 2 Timothy 1:12, NKJV ). This verse isn't just ancient wisdom—it's a blueprint for living boldly in faith today. In this post, we'll dive deeper into Paul's unyielding confidence, explore supporting Scriptures, and apply these truths to our modern lives as fundamentalist Christians committed to the inerrant Word of God. The Context of Paul's Bold Declaration Paul wasn't writing from a place of comfort. As he mentored his spiritual son Timothy, he faced imminent execution under Nero's regime . Yet, amid suffering for the G...