In Second Peter 3:7 we learn that this world will be consumed by the fire that is reserved for it. Then in Revelation 20:14,15 we learn that this fire is the fire of judgement that is reserved for Satan and his children. This fire will destroy body & […]
In Matthew 16:5-12 we see a warning from Jesus to His disciples (including us) to be ware of the leavening of the Pharisees. This includes what we are taught in today’s Churches. After all a little leavening will leaven the whole loaf (First Corinthians 5:6 and Galatians 5:9). […]
Throughout the New Testament we see several examples of lack of faith, having faith, keeping faith, having hope, and keeping hope. Some of these scriptures deserve a second look to see the actual meaning of the events. In Matthew 14:25-29 the story of Peter walking on water is […]
God promises to dwell with us where we will be His people and He will be our God. This promise was first made in Jeremiah 24:7 for anyone who turns to Him in true and sincere repentance. This is repeated in Second Corinthians 6:16, but also as a […]
We all know Jesus as the Suffering Servant, as the Only Begotten Son of God, as Redeemer of the world, as the Word made flesh, and as God. With the help of Jesus Christ we will be able to understand more about His being through this study. When […]
Torah is translated from Hebrew into English as Law. Asarah Dabar is translated as Ten Commandments. Mitzvah is another translation meaning commandment and sometimes as covenant. So a Jewish male receiving his bar Mitzvah is becoming a son of the commandment or covenant. Chen Elohim means Grace of […]
There’s a big misconception with these two very important aspects to a spiritual life in Christ. Its important to look at the latter first before we can see where it has nothing to do with our Christian duties. Freedom of religion is a right given to us and […]
There are times that I feel like giving up. Like there is no reason why pushing forward is going to mean anything anymore. We have all been there. Days go by where the darkness around us feels as if it is closing in fast, and so fast that […]
Forgiveness is meant for both people, but mainly for the person that is hurting. By holding a grudge through habitual anger we only poison ourselves. This will eventually lead us down a road filled with hatred and not love and peace. The biggest blessing we can give someone […]
There are several stories in the Bible about people who had to make a sacrifice, or was about to risk it all for others. Two prime examples are Abraham and Esther. Abraham was asked to sacrifice his only son (yachid in Hebrew), while Esther was willing to sacrifice […]
In Matthew 17:1-8 we read about Jesus being Transfigured to display His divine nature to Peter, James, and John while they were on their own Holiness Highway. There are some important factors taking place here, so let’s evaluate each of them. Moses and Elijah appear to talk to […]
Before I came to prison and decided to follow God, I was a very evil person. I practiced a very dark form of Satanism for years without thought. I even ran from God when He tried to show me who He is. I dealt with heavy drug use […]
After we had two staff members test positive for the virus, they handed us masks that are NOT CDC approved, are now giving us two meals a day, and even restrict on what we can get when we go shopping at commissary more than usual. The plus sides […]
When we hear the word salt, we automatically think of a flavoring agent made to help our food have flavor, but we don’t look deeper into its true purpose. History shows us that salt was originally made to preserve something from being spoiled. When meat starts to spoil, […]
In Hebrew salvation is written as yesha which means to be delivered, prosperity. To be redeemed by God. In Greek we see this same word as soteria which means rescue or safety. Deliverance, preservation, salvation. To be delivered from danger. In Latin this is salustis which is translated […]
My name is Matthew Starr Puccio, I am 33 years old, I entered the prison system in August of 2012, and currently serving a 45-life sentence. I am enrolled in Bible college here in the prison through Links Theological University (LTU) and a firm believer in change. I […]
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