Towards reconciliation: when to take the first step is difficult
You have surely happened to experience a relational break, a friendly disappointment or a deep injury, sometimes caused by you, sometimes suffered. The more precious a relationship, the more painful his breakup and the reconciliation difficult. The worst part is...
One of the great debates in the contemporary church concerns the question of whether there are still apostles today. Some, based on Ephesians 4: 8-12, claim that the apostolate is a function that is still active. However, a rigorous biblical and historical analysis shows that the role of apostle...
Marie-Madeleine's testimony: a path to light
Marie-Madeleine occupies a unique place in biblical history as a privileged witness to the resurrection of Jesus. Her journey, of a woman delivered from seven demons to the first messenger of the resurrection, perfectly illustrates the transformative power of The good news. The passages...
I still remember this conversation.
A man I had just met looking straight to me in the eyes and launched me in a solemn tone:
“I am the so and so, anointed of God for this generation. »»
I smiled. Not because God cannot call someone. But because the call, according...
The baptism of the Holy Spirit: myth, experience or biblical reality?
The baptism of the Holy Spirit: an experience that divides
Imagine a young Christian, passionate about his faith, assisting for the first time with a Pentecostal cult. Suddenly, he sees believers praying with fervor, some speaking an unknown language, others...
The key verse :: "Do not reproduce the patterns of this world, but let your inner being transform by the renewal of your spiritual perception" (Romans 12: 2, contextual adaptation). This text invites a radical break with ephemeral values to embrace a deep transformation guided by the divine word.
The...
The power of praise: a tool for spiritual transformation.
One night, I woke up with a start after a nightmare. At the same time, a deep discomfort invaded me: my face was swollen, and my icy body. While the concern threatened tos it, the Holy Spirit reminded me 2 Chronicles...
Church and marketing: a contemporary spiritual challenge
In the modern world, where consumption and materialism reign supreme, the message of Matthew 6:24 resonates with increased relevance. This verse challenges us on the duality between our spiritual life and our material concerns, highlighting a dilemma with which the contemporary Church is...
Jeremiah's questions and God's answers: a reflection on Jeremiah 12
The book of Jeremiah is a poignant testimony of the relationship between a prophet and his God. In the Chapter 12Jérémie expresses his doubts, his frustrations and his questions in the face of the prosperity of the bad guys and...
Definition of exhortation in the Bible
Exhortation, derived from Greek parakalemeans not only encouragebut also advise And love. In the Scriptures, this term evokes a spiritual emergency and a relational proximity, illustrated by its frequent use by figures like Paul and Jean-Baptiste.
Exhortation in Paul's epistles
Paul uses exhortation for:
To correct doctrinal...