by Stephen Cervera | May 20, 2025 | Faith, For Believers, For Unbelievers and Seekers, Life Issues, Theology, Wisdom
The English word “sorcery” in the Bible is a translation of several Greek and Hebrew terms, but most notably it often renders the Greek word pharmakeia (φαρμακεία). To understand what “sorcery” means biblically, it’s helpful to look at both the original language, the...
by Stephen Cervera | May 11, 2025 | Faith, For Believers, For Unbelievers and Seekers, Theology, Uncategorized, Wisdom
I’ve been reading the Psalms for years. Like many believers, I’ve turned to them for comfort in grief, language for worship, and a framework for prayer when words fail me. But not long ago, I stumbled onto something that I can only describe as… astonishing. And the...
by Stephen Cervera | Nov 10, 2024 | Faith, For Believers, For Unbelievers and Seekers, Salvation, Theology, Uncategorized
We Protestants passionately and resolutely proclaim that salvation comes through faith alone! We boldly cite Paul’s letter to the Ephesians as our “proof text” to support our belief. But let’s take a closer look at the tension between faith and...
by Stephen Cervera | Jul 29, 2023 | For Believers, For Unbelievers and Seekers, Life Issues, Theology, Wisdom
This blog post is going to be challenging for some readers. However, if you are a “believer” and a “follower of Christ”, then I implore you to consider the direct commands of God to you and me from His Word. Consider what the prophet Samuel said to King Saul when he...
by Stephen Cervera | Jul 7, 2023 | Faith, For Unbelievers and Seekers, Heaven, Hell, Salvation
If this topic is too traumatizing to read, just jump to the end where I explain how to escape condemnation, and instead receive a warm welcome into Heaven with God for eternity. But you must make the choice to escape your condemnation at The Final Judgment. What will...
by Stephen Cervera | Apr 14, 2023 | Faith, For Believers, For Unbelievers and Seekers, Life Issues, Salvation
“The essence of idolatry is the entertainment of thoughts about God that are unworthy of Him. It begins in the mind and may be present where no overt act of worship has taken place. … Wrong ideas about God are not only the fountain from which the polluted waters of...
