The Game Is Over — Christ Has Won Revelation chapters 19 through 22 are not merely a happy ending.They are the conclusion of history, the final verdict of the universe.The closing scenes of Scripture declare this with absolute clarity: “The game is over. Christ has won.” Whatever you may be struggling with today—whether illness, broken relationships, sin, or addiction—remember this:the final chapter has already been written,and its ending is victory. 1. The Return of the King

Revelation chapters 15 to 18 ask us one clear and searching question:“Which kingdom are you building your life on right now?”   1. God’s Judgment Is Not Emotion, but Holiness In chapter 15, we see the people of God praising.This is just before judgment—but heaven is not filled with fear; it is filled with worship. Why?Because God’s judgment is not a sudden mood swing or an emotional outburst.It is the result of God’s holy character. God does not ignore evil forever.He is pat

Revelation chapters 11 through 14 pose a single question to us: “Who is the King in your life?” There is no neutrality in this question. In Chapter 11, we see the fact that no matter how much the world shakes, God’s reign remains unshakeable. The two witnesses are killed, but God raises them up again. The world thinks it can silence God's witnesses, but God declares: “The testimony does not cease. I am still the King.” In Chapter 12, God pulls back the curtain to reveal the r

20251225 The message the John's epistles speak to us today is not about sentimental love or "feel-good" love. It speaks about how the Kingdom of God actually operates. God's love is not an emotion; it is a spiritual system. In other words, the Bible is telling us that when the system of love is at work, the Kingdom of God is revealed. 1. Love is not our choice, but God’s attribute.  In 1 John chapter 4, it clearly states, “Love is from God.” That is, love is not a morality cr

The core message Peter leaves us at the end of these two letters is simple yet profound. “This is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.” Peter does not teach us new techniques. He does not tell us to change our circumstances. He says only one thing: “Stand. Stand firm in grace.” Because the life of a saint begins with grace, is sustained by grace, and is completed by grace. 1. We Are People Who Have Already Received Everything In 2 Peter chapter 1, Peter declares:  "His di

Today's Bible reading is 1 Peter 2:4 through 5:11. First Peter tells us something remarkable.We are not the house itself—we are stones.Not scattered, isolated stones, but living stones, being built upon Christ, the Living Stone. The world rejected Jesus.But God chose Him.And astonishingly, God is building His dwelling placeon the very Stone the world discarded. This means our identity is not shaped by the world’s approval.It is not grounded in success, recognition, wealth,or

2 Timothy 4:19–22 & Hebrews 1:1–4:13 Hebrews begins with the shocking declaration that the One who created the universe by His word laid aside His glory and took on flesh and blood just like us. Why? It is to liberate us, who were held in slavery all our lives by the fear of death. (Heb 2:14-15) The first Exodus generation saw miracles. The Red Sea parted, manna fell, and water burst forth from the rock. However, they could not enter the Promised Land. Why? Because they only

Is Your Faith Alive?   What is the biggest tragedy in Christianity today? It is not that the world attacks the church. It is that the church looks exactly like the world. We say, "I believe in Jesus," but our daily lives, our words, and our relationships often don't match that confession. The book of James cuts right to the heart of this problem. The question James asks is this: "Is your faith just an idea in your head, or is it a reality that moves you?" Pain Removes the Mas

(Philippians 2:12, Chapter 3, Chapter 4)   Modern Anxiety and Identity   Today’s culture keeps telling us, "You are what you achieve." So, we try so hard to build up our resumes, get more money in the bank, and make people like us. In Philippians chapter 3, Paul talks about "confidence in the flesh." Today, that means things like good schools, careers, and success. We use these things to try to prove that we matter. But here is the irony: the moment we build our identity on s

Today we read two different passages—Philemon and Philippians 1 to 2:11.Through these passages we ask an important question: How does the gospel show its real power in a person’s life? The Bible does not only tell us, “Believe the gospel.”It also asks us again and again: “What has the gospel changed in you?”   1. The Gospel Restores Relationships – Philemon Philemon is a short book, but it shows the power of the gospel in a strong way. Onesimus was a runaway slave.In that so

Colossians 1:15–20, Ephesians 6:10–14 When we think about spiritual warfare, we often imagine something dramatic.But Paul begins the battle in a very different place.Where does the real battle happen?Surprisingly, it begins with what our hearts believe is “truth.” Ephesians 6 tells us to “put on the full armor of God,”but Colossians 1 shows us why we can do it.These two passages are not separate.Together, they build a worldview that puts Christ at the center of everything. 1.

[Ac 26:29, NIV] Paul replied, "Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains." The background of chapters 24 through 26, which we read today, is no longer the mission field where miracles take place. Instead, it is the cold and stifling 'Prison of Caesarea' and the 'Roman Court.' Here, Paul is detained for a long period—a full two years. Look at chapter 24. The greedy Governor Felix, desp

[Ac 23:11, NIV] The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, "Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome." As we journey through life, there are suffocating moments when we feel completely surrounded, as if trapped on all sides. Paul, in today’s text, was in exactly that situation. He had been unjustly beaten, imprisoned, and 40 Jewish men had formed a conspiracy, vowing neither to eat nor drink until they had killed

As Paul said farewell to the Ephesian elders with tears at Miletus (Acts 20:37) and journeyed on to Tyre and Caesarea, the same warning resonated at every encounter. Individuals moved by the Holy Spirit—like the prophet Agabus, who dramatically bound his own hands with Paul's belt—persistently pleaded with the Apostle, telling him, "You will be bound when you reach Jerusalem, and handed over to the Gentiles." Even Paul’s own companions wept and begged him not to go. This sit

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 / Acts 20:7-12 Dear beloved congregation, In our life of faith, we constantly receive many answers to prayer and also experience miracles. However, there are also things that have not been accomplished despite our prayers, and we often worry and feel heartbroken because of our own weaknesses. But in the passage we read today, the Apostle Paul reveals his most shameful weakness, the 'thorn in the flesh,' which even God did not remove. He earnestly pleade