Transforming Loyalty

In this part of the story, Naomi leaves Moab and begins her journey home to Bethlehem. Although Naomi urges Ruth to go back to her people and her gods, Ruth shows unwavering loyalty to Naomi and to Yahweh. Ruth’s loyalty is only a shadow of God’s loyalty...

The Faith of True Conversion

The book of 1 Thessalonians begins with a wonderful recollection by the Apostle Paul about the conversion and faithful conduct of the church in Thessalonica. It is here that we learn what it means to have a faith of true conversion.  In a time when believers are...

The Solid Church is Genuinely Converted

It is not uncommon to hear of people who have claimed to be Christians, suddenly declare that they no longer believe in Christ.  Is it because they were true Christians, was their so-called faith fabricated or something in between?  A genuine conversion to Christ is...