Giancarlos Ventura Gonzales 
Today, the word covenant is often misunderstood. It is sometimes presented as a transaction in which we “make a deal with God” by offering something in exchange for His blessings. At other times, it is reduced to a vague feeling of commitment or loyalty. These misunderstandings leave us spiritually unsteady. We begin to place our … Lees meer
Many people view the past in the wrong way: some reject it because they feel condemned by it, while others romanticize it with nostalgia. The same is true of the Old Testament. Some consider it irrelevant because of how distant it may seem from the New Testament; others wish they had lived in those times … Lees meer
There is a deep longing within us, a desire for identity and purpose that whispers to us that we were not created merely for a temporary life. We desperately yearn for meaning and fulfillment, yet we are confronted with the harsh reality of our guilt, limitations, and death. This thirst for eternity echoes our original … Lees meer
In the beginning, God and man enjoyed perfect communion. However, when man sinned, that communion was broken (see Genesis 1–3). The world was plunged into a state of sinful darkness. Yet, in Genesis 3, God Himself reached out to man, seeking to restore the broken relationship. How did He do this? He promised that through … Lees meer
“The law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ” (John 1:17) When Christ “became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14), He was full of grace and truth. But what does this mean, and what is the relationship between these and the law that was given through Moses? To give a … Lees meer
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory” (John 1:14) When God created the heavens and the earth, He prepared a special dwelling place to live in fellowship with mankind, His most cherished creation. This place was the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:8). In the garden, God’s presence—marked … Lees meer
The narrative of redemption and God’s covenant with Abraham serves as the foundation for the story of Jacob in Genesis 25:9-37:1. The Lord God made an unconditional promise to Abraham regarding descendants, land, and a great name. This covenant promise was subsequently passed down to his son Isaac (see Genesis 26:1-5) and later to his … Lees meer
“And Mary said, Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word. And the angel departed from her.” (Luke 1:38) In the biblical story, the people of Israel kept alive the hope of the coming of their promised King. This legitimate king was from the lineage of … Lees meer
“The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him.” (John 1:9-11) A sinful world To marvel at the blessings … Lees meer