Saltwood Are covenants really replaced by the New Testament—or are they renewed, as the Hebrew B’rit Hadashah suggests? In this article, John explores the unbroken nature of biblical covenant, showing how God’s promises from Noah to David remain active, enfolded into the renewed covenant through Christ. Scripture is a single, continuous revelation—never discarded, always fulfilled.
The blood covenant is the beginning of our relationship with God—but it is not the end. This article explores the sacrificial roots of Israel’s daily offerings, their fulfilment in Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice, and the calling we now have as bondservants to walk in willing obedience, redeemed and transformed by His blood.
The salt covenant is more than seasoning—it is a sign of eternal friendship. From Abraham’s table to the Levitical priesthood, and from incense offerings to the words of Jesus, Scripture invites us into a covenant deeper than duty. This article explores what it means to move from servant to friend in God’s eternal design.
What does the Ark of the Covenant teach us about grace? By examining the materials, contents, and the blood-covered mercy seat, John reveals a powerful gospel message: every accusation against us is shut inside the ark, under the blood. What God sees now is not our sin, but the righteousness of His Son.
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What makes us righteous before God? Not our actions, but Christ’s obedience. This article traces the biblical foundation of justification and the imputation of righteousness to the believer. Grounded in Romans, Galatians, and the writings of John Bunyan, it declares the unshakable truth: we are justified, clothed in Christ’s righteousness, and secure forever in Him.
Is healing included in the atonement? Many argue it’s purely spiritual, but Scripture points beyond that. From Exodus to Isaiah, and Jesus’ own ministry, John lays out the theological case for physical healing as a grace rooted in the cross. Though not all are healed in this life, the promise remains: we stand in grace.
Paul’s prayer for the Colossians reveals a profound truth: only by being secure in our salvation and knowing who we are in Christ can we truly walk worthy of the Lord. This article explores the necessity of understanding grace, the law, and the finished work of Christ as the basis for a fruitful and faithful Christian life.
Even the disciples, having witnessed miracles firsthand, struggled with unbelief. This reflection explores how easily we too forget God’s faithfulness, falling into fear and doubt. With warnings from Jesus and reminders from Scripture, it calls us to trust in His sufficiency—while echoing the honest prayer, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.”
The modern church has confused mission with management. Jesus told us to make disciples, not build bureaucracies. Drawing on military insight and scriptural clarity, this reflection challenges the political hierarchies within the church and calls for a return to gospel-centred leadership—preaching Christ with power, simplicity, and conviction.