Aref

  8 February 2026

The Miracle of Turning Water Into Wine

The first miracle of Jesus was turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana of Galilee, as recorded in John 2:1-11. At his mother Mary's request, Jesus transformed approximately 120 gallons of water, stored in six stone jars for purification, into high-quality wine. This act, called a "sign," displ…

  21 September 2025

Two Kinds of Wisdom

James 3:13-18 distinguishes between two kinds of wisdom: "wisdom from below" (earthly, unspiritual, demonic) and "wisdom from above" (pure, peace-loving, gentle, full of mercy and good fruit). Worldly wisdom is driven by bitter envy and selfish ambition, leading to disorder and evil practises. In c…

  13 July 2025

Goodness of God

According to James 1:17-18, God's goodness is seen in that every good and perfect gift comes from Him, and He is unchanging, unlike the shifting shadows of the created world. Furthermore, God's goodness is expressed in His choosing to give us new life through the truth of His word. God is good and …

  25 May 2025

Problems and Difficulties in Life

According to the James' point of view, difficulties and trials are inevitable in the lives of Christian believers. He never promised his readers that Christianity was the easy way. But James also paid attention to another point: teaching the right reaction when faced with problems and difficulties.…

  2 March 2025

Relationship With God or Religion?

Is religion the only way to get closer to God or to have eternal life? People in Afghanistan and Iran are tired of religion/religious rituals and commandments. The recent survey in Iran indicates that a majority of Iranians do not consider themselves as a religious person. All religions in the worl…

  21 August 2024

Fate and Destiny in Life

How did followers of Jesus deal with fate in life? Do we as humans have an active role in our life? Fate or destiny refers to a set of predetermined events, usually related to the future. This concept exists in many cultures and religions and refers to the belief that the events of the world follow…