Keep The Faith

A journey through early Christianity, Jewish authority, the teaching of Jesus, and the symbol of the Nicolaitans By Wayne  |  Monday, September 7, 2026  |  Theology & Spirit-Led Living The Bible is a precious witness — but the One to whom it points is more precious still. Here is something worth sitting with for a moment: ask almost any Christian today what “the Word of God” means, and the answer will come quickly — the Bible . The equation feels obvious, settled, almost beyond question. But here is what I find endlessly fascinating: if you had walked into a gathering of first- or second-century Christians and said the same thing, you would likely have been met with puzzled looks. Not because they didn’t treasure the Scriptures — they did, deeply. But because for them, “the Word of God” was first and foremost a living Person. A breathing, moving, ever-present reality that no leather binding could contain. Something happened between then and now. Somethi...

Why the Gospel of John Matters Most ( Yochanan 1  Orthodox Jewish Bible ) Introduction The Gospel of John may be the most important book in the Bible to read and study. Its unique perspective, deep spiritual truths, and eyewitness testimony make it essential for anyone seeking to understand Jesus more fully. John: The Beloved Disciple John, the apostle, is widely believed to be the author. He was among the first disciples Jesus called, alongside his brother James. John was an eyewitness to Jesus’ ministry, miracles, and glory. He was one of the three chosen to witness the transfiguration ( Luke 9:28–36 ) ( Lukas 9:28-36  Orthodox Jewish Bible ) Known as “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” John stood at the cross with Mary, Jesus’ mother. Jesus Entrusts Mary to John When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her int...