Paul Nel

Sowing And Reaping

We can’t call Jesus our Lord and Master but then refuse to obey what He clearly said just because others have twisted it. I’m speaking of sowing and reaping. So as you read this, let your guard down for a moment and let’s simply look at what the Bible teaches, acknowledge the abuse, and hold on to what is good.

Leaving The Rapture Behind

For a lot of Christians, the word rapture is just assumed. It’s in their study Bibles, preached from pulpits, and reinforced by books and movies like Left Behind. The picture usually goes like this: one day, without warning, Jesus will “rapture” believers out of the world — people vanish into the clouds — while everyoneContinue reading “Leaving The Rapture Behind”

How Christians Understand the End Times

One thing all Christians agree on is this: Jesus is coming back. His return is part of our hope and it’s central to what we believe. But when it comes to the how, when, and what exactly it will look like — that’s where things get interesting. This article is here to help make senseContinue reading “How Christians Understand the End Times”

Devoted to Prayer — “Paid to Pray”

Prayer – Part of the Job Description If you’re in full-time ministry, part of your job is prayer. But for many of us, it’s the part we quietly neglect. Most in full-time ministry would agree that their work includes the ministry of the Word and pastoral care. But too often, the prayer component of aContinue reading “Devoted to Prayer — “Paid to Pray””

Dealing with Racism

Racism remains one of the most deeply rooted issues in our hearts and society. As followers of Christ, we are called to love genuinely (Rom 12:9) not selectively or superficially. But in our efforts to respond to racism, we can sometimes fall into traps that sound helpful but miss the heart of the gospel. ThisContinue reading “Dealing with Racism”