by Peter Barfoot | Jul 21, 2026 | Blog, Christianity, Discipleship, Spiritual growth
Come with me on a short excursion in the book of Acts, from the first half of Acts 17 to the apostle Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians. Paul’s ministry in Acts is the ‘seedbed’ of the letters he later wrote to churches he founded in Asia...
by Peter Barfoot | Jul 14, 2026 | Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Teaching
The name Jacob is of biblical origin and means “Supplanter”: “one who seeks to overtake or to gain advantage” [by dubious means]. But after Jacob’s before-dawn “wrestle” with an angel (Genesis 32:28; Hosea 12:2-4:), God...
by Peter Barfoot | Jul 7, 2026 | Blog, Discipleship, Fellowship, Teaching
The intrinsic weakness of the religion which opposes the Christian Faith worldwide is its inability to offer — much less guarantee — personal forgiveness and redemption. It is an effort based religion, one which requires its followers to please a demanding...
by Peter Barfoot | Jul 2, 2026 | Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Teaching
Paul the apostle’s statement that he had lived in “a good conscience before God until this day'” resulted in him being smacked in the mouth at the order of the high priest Ananias (Acts 23:1-2). Notwithstanding , Paul restated his composed...
by Peter Barfoot | Jun 30, 2026 | Blog, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Fellowship, Teaching
When beginning early morning prayers, I recite The Lord’s Prayer, which clears my mind, and after that the 23rd Psalm as a personal affirmation. I’m all for personal affirmations — there are times when if you and I don’t affirm ourselves, no one else will....
by Peter Barfoot | Jun 30, 2026 | Blog, Christianity, Discipleship, Fellowship, Teaching
The NT Greek word “katharos” is translated “pure” in the sixth beatitude, which reads “Blessed are the pure in heart.” “Katharos” refers to a purity that results from inner cleansing that comes through confession. The...