Brian Ventham

Fasting

Fasting is not merely the abstaining from food; it is the deliberate yielding of the soul before God. It exposes the appetites that govern us, brings the inner life into submission, and restores clarity of spiritual vision. In Scripture, fasting is tied not to ritual, but to humility, repentance, and spiritual authority. This article examines

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Baptism

Baptism is more than a ritual; it is a profound declaration of faith and obedience. It symbolizes the believer’s cleansing, new life in Christ, and victory over sin and spiritual opposition. In this article, we explore the biblical meaning of baptism and why it remains central to the Christian journey

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Tithing

Tithing is frequently taught as a continuing obligation for Christians, yet Scripture reveals that it belonged to a specific covenant and priestly system under the law of Israel. With the coming of Christ, that system reached its fulfillment and conclusion. The New Testament does not re-establish the tithe, but instead introduces a different principle of

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Lucifer

The story of Lucifer is often viewed as the fall of a powerful angel, yet the principle behind that fall reaches far closer to home. At the center of the rebellion in heaven was the elevation of the self—the rule of “I.” The same spirit of self-exaltation now marks the fallen condition of humanity. This

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The Conflict

Conflict has followed humanity throughout history, appearing in the tensions between individuals, the struggles of nations, and the divisions of race. Yet the Bible reveals that these outward conflicts are the visible expressions of a deeper spiritual problem—the fallen condition of the human heart. What began in the rebellion of mankind against God has continued

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Redeemed

The phrase “Once Saved, Always Saved” is widely used to describe the security of the believer, yet the question of what it truly means to be redeemed is often overlooked. Scripture presents redemption not merely as a declaration, but as a profound work of God that changes the nature and direction of a life. Understanding

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Æthelstan

Æthelstan is widely regarded as the first true King of England, uniting the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms under one crown in the early tenth century. His rule was not only political but deeply shaped by the Christian faith, which influenced his laws, alliances, and vision for the nation. At a time when England was still emerging from

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Truth

The question of truth is central to every faith that claims divine authority. Both the Bible and the Qur’an present themselves as the word of God, yet their teachings about God, salvation, and revelation differ in fundamental ways. These differences cannot all be true at the same time. This article explores the claims of each

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