So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (Romans 10:17) This short verse contains a small but important detail that many Christians miss if they read it too quickly. Paul does not say faith comes simply by hearing. He repeated the word: hearing, and hearing. That repetition tells us something about how faith is actually built. It is not the product of a single exposure to Biblical truth. It is the product of continuous, ongoing exposure to the Word. Th

And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live. And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him. (Mark 5:22-24) Jairus was a ruler of the synagogue. That was no small task. It was a very important position of real

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16) What Paul wrote about the power of the Gospel would shake believers. He made clear that it is not merely a cultural or historical narrative. It is the power of God, active and effective for salvation. It is also not only for the Jewish people. It is available to everyone who believes, regardless of backgrou