Written by Angelina Jade
Photo by Sartre LIU on Unsplash The Annunciation to Mary In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a small, humble town in the region of Galilee. Gabriel carried a message for a young virgin named Mary, who was betrothed to a carpenter named Joseph, a direct descendant of King David. The … Continue reading “The Story of The birth of Jesus”
Written by Angelina Jade
Photo by Mateus Campos Felipe on Unsplash The Threat of the Philistine Giant The armies of Israel and the Philistines gathered for battle in the Valley of Elah. The Philistines held one mountain, while King Saul and the Israelites held the opposite mountain, leaving a deep valley between them. Every morning and evening for forty days, a massive … Continue reading “The story of David and Goliath”
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Photo by Alicia Quan on Unsplash The Betrayal and Arrest in Gethsemane The events began on Thursday evening in an upstairs room in Jerusalem. Jesus sat with His twelve disciples for the Passover meal, known as the Last Supper. During the meal, Jesus broke bread and passed wine, identifying them as His body and blood, sacrificed for the … Continue reading “The Story of the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus”
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image courtesy The Full Creation of the First Humans Before the creation of humanity, the world was a pristine wilderness, watered by streams rising from the earth. God formed the first man, Adam, from the dust of the ground. God breathed the breath of life directly into his nostrils, transforming him into a living soul. To … Continue reading “The story of Adam and Eve”
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New Testament parables are not merely moral fables but subversive socio-political critiques deeply embedded in the harsh realities of first-century Palestine. They reflect a society under Roman occupation, characterized by extreme economic disparity, rigid honor-shame codes, and ethnic hostility. 1. Agrarian Distress and Economic Injustice The majority of the population lived at a subsistence level, vulnerable to drought, locusts, and … Continue reading “How do New Testament parables reflect first-century culture?”
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2. I am a child of God — 1 John 3:1 3. I am accepted by Christ — Ephesians 1:6 4. I am chosen, holy, and blameless before God — Ephesians 1:4 5. I am joined to the Lord and one spirit with Him — 1 Corintians 6:17 6. I am redeemed by the blood of Jesus — Ephesians 1:7 7. I am empowered by the … Continue reading “List Of Affirmations From The Bible”
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Discussing: Why Did Jesus Die On The Cross? Pip: VALIANT CHRISTIAN — where the questions are ancient, the stakes are eternal, and the answers are surprisingly direct. Mara: Today we’re working through one of the most central questions in Christian theology: why Jesus died on the cross, and what the Bible says that death actually … Continue reading “Podcast Episode 9: Why Did Jesus Die On The Cross?”
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According to the Bible, Jesus died on the cross to deal with humanity’s sin and reconcile people to God. The New Testament gives several connected reasons. 1. To bear the consequences of our sin The Bible teaches that sin separates humanity from God and brings death. “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of … Continue reading “Why Did Jesus Die On The Cross?”
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1. The promise of Jesus’ coming Before Jesus was born, the Old Testament contains prophecies Christians understand as pointing toward the Messiah. 2. The angel announces Jesus’ birth The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, telling her that she would give birth to Jesus, the Son of God. 📖 Luke 1:26–38 Mary responded with faith and praise. 📖 Luke … Continue reading “The Life of Jesus — Chronologically”
Written by Angelina Jade
The four gospels — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John — together trace a single continuous story, and the post on the Life of Jesus as in the Bible lays it out in full: birth, ministry, passion, and resurrection as one connected sequence.
Written by Angelina Jade
Pip: VALIANT CHRISTIAN — where the bar is literally holiness, which is either inspiring or deeply inconvenient depending on your week. Mara: Today we're looking at what the pursuit of holiness actually involves — what it demands, how it works, and why it matters for everyday life as a believer. Pip: Let's start with the … Continue reading “Podcast Episode 7: The Pursuit of Holiness”
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Pip: VALIANT CHRISTIAN — where the questions are eternal and the stakes are, quite literally, eternal. Mara: Today we're in the deep end of Scripture, working through what the Bible actually says about salvation — the verses, the logic, and what it means to receive something you cannot earn. Pip: Let's start with the case … Continue reading “Podcast Episode 6: Key Bible Verses About Salvation”
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Pip: VALIANT CHRISTIAN — where even waiting is, apparently, a full-contact sport. Mara: Angelina Jade has been writing about one of the more counterintuitive ideas in Christian practice — that seasons of waiting are not passive at all, but a form of active, courageous faith. That's the territory we're covering today. Pip: Let's start with … Continue reading “Podcast Episode 5: “Season of Waiting”?”
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A Deep Dive Into Scriptures — How To Pray / Lord’s Prayer Blueprint (What Does The Bible Teach About Prayer?) Pip: VALIANT CHRISTIAN — where the questions are ancient and the answers require more than a quick scroll. Today we’re sitting with Angelina Jade’s work on one of the oldest human practices there is: prayer. … Continue reading “Podcast Episode 4: How To Pray / Lord’s Prayer Blueprint (What Does The Bible Teach About Prayer?)”
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View / Download the complete Ethiopian Bible Pip: VALIANT CHRISTIAN — where the canon is always larger than you thought, and the Western church is quietly taking notes. Mara: Today we’re looking at a post from Angelina Jade on the Ethiopian Orthodox biblical tradition — what it contains, why it matters, and what it says … Continue reading “Podcast Episode 3: The Complete Ethiopian Bible In English”
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– today’s episode Article discussed in this podcast episode: Faith Centered Affirmations & Why New Age “I Am” Affirmations Doesn’t Serve The Purpose Of Faith Pip: VALIANT CHRISTIAN — where the wellness industry’s favorite morning ritual gets a theological audit it probably wasn’t expecting. Mara: Angelina Jade takes on exactly that question today — whether the … Continue reading “Podcast Episode 2: Faith Centered Affirmations & Why New Age “I Am” Affirmations Doesn’t Serve The Purpose Of Faith”
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Pip: VALIANT CHRISTIAN — where the ancient texts meet the present tense, and the end of the world gets its own bibliography. Mara: Angelina Jade has been digging into scripture, and the territory is genuinely vast — messianic prophecy, the rise and fall of empires, and the apocalyptic visions that close out the canon. Pip: … Continue reading “Podcast Episode 1: Biblical prophecies detailing the rise & fall of ancient empires, the life of Jesus, and visions of the end of the world”
Written by Angelina Jade
The Bible contains hundreds of distinct prophecies detailing the rise and fall of ancient empires, the life of Jesus, and visions of the end of the world. Here is a collection of the most significant, highly studied, and visually striking prophecies found throughout scripture. Messianic Prophecies (The Life of Jesus) These passages from the Old … Continue reading “Biblical prophecies detailing the rise & fall of ancient empires, the life of Jesus, and visions of the end of the world”
Written by Angelina Jade
The Bible contains many fascinating, unusual, and profound verses that go beyond the most famous passages. Notable examples include unexpected humor, strange visions, deep philosophical questions, and striking imagery found across both the Old and New Testaments.
Written by Angelina Jade
Unlike any other biblical tradition in the world, the Ethiopian Bible… the most ancient and …. Written in Geez, a classical South Semitic..
Written by Angelina Jade
‘Waiting’ when related to The Bible and faith should not be associated with -or interprented as inaction. The Bible makes many references to patience in waiting. Let’s dwelve in to it..
Written by Angelina Jade
This new age affirmations pracitice focuses on the basis of a self-validation that goes against the teachings of the bible. Because the bible tells us to live through Him and to deny ourselves. Let us deep dive into the Biblical scriptures to discover how “I Am” affirmations do not align with the purpose of faith, but instead are contradictory to the Word of God.
Written by Angelina Jade
Jesus defined prayer as an intimate, heartfelt communication with God as a loving Father. He emphasized sincerity, humility, and persistence over outward performances, providing the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9–13 as a model to praise God, seek His will, and ask for daily needs.
