PEOPLE OF THE BOOK

Heaven’s Vision. Earth’s Mission. One Standard.

J. Hector Garcia

Author: H. Jose Garcia

  • CHRISTIAN PERFECTION: DOES PARTIAL OBEDIENCE FORFEIT FAVOR?

    1 Samuel 15:22 (KJV): And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. ABSTRACT The story of King Saul reveals that partial obedience to God leads to… Read.

  • PROPHECY: CAN JACOB’S STRUGGLE SHOW OUR FINAL TEST?

    “Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob’s trouble, but he shall be saved out of it.” (Jeremiah 30:7, KJV) ABSTRACT Jacob’s flight, Bethel vision, Jabbok wrestling, and reconciliation with Esau show God’s pursuing love transforming sinners through prevailing prayer and preparing the community… Read.

  • FAITH: DOES ABRAHAM MODEL PILGRIMAGE TRUST FOR US?

    “And he believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness.” (Genesis 15:6, KJV) ABSTRACT Abraham’s journey of obedient faith amid trials models how the community today trusts God’s promises, worships faithfully, and lives out love toward God and neighbor while journeying toward the eternal city. THE UNWAVERING CALL: ABRAHAM’S JOURNEY OF… Read.

  • PLAN OF REDEMPTION: HOW DO TRIALS FROM EDEN TO ENOCH BUILD OUR FAITH FOR VICTORY?

    “And thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.” (Deuteronomy 8:2, KJV) ABSTRACT Trials of faith from Eden to Enoch test obedience… Read.

  • CHRISTIAN PERFECTION: WILL YOU WALK THE NARROW WAY TO LIFE ETERNAL

    “The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.” (Proverbs 15:24, KJV) ABSTRACT We choose the narrow way of daily self-denial and faithful discipleship that leads to eternal life as we embrace Christ’s example amid trials empowered by God’s refining love. HOW DOES CHOICE SHAPE ETERNAL DESTINY? The… Read.

  • PLAN OF REDEMPTION: WILL WE LEAVE UNBELIEF BEHIND FOR ETERNAL CANAAN?

    “But as for you, ye shall return, and get you into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea.” Deuteronomy 1:40 (KJV) ABSTRACT Ancient Israel’s desert wanderings due to unbelief warn us today to depart from spiritual Babylon, raise the banner of truth, care for our body temples, and live out God’s love through… Read.

  • PLAN OF REDEMPTION: DOES FAITHFUL LEADERSHIP TRANSITION BRING PROMISED VICTORY

    Hebrews 13:5 – “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” ABSTRACT God’s plan of redemption shows faithful leadership transitions, from Moses to Joshua, call the community to courage, obedience, and trust in divine promises of… Read.

  • PLAN OF REDEMPTION: DOES WILDERNESS TRIAL BUILD YOUR FAITH FOR VICTORY NOW

    “And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.” (Deuteronomy 8:2, KJV)  ABSTRACT Israel’s wilderness journey reveals how God uses trials, loss,… Read.

  • SEPARATION FROM THE WORLD: DOES COMPROMISE AT JORDAN STILL THREATEN OUR FAITHFULNESS TODAY?

    “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23 ABSTRACT The story of Balaam and Balak reveals how Satan shifts from failed curses to subtle seduction through compromise, teaching the community that only vigilant heart purity and obedience secure God’s protection on the journey to eternity. MYSTERIOUS… Read.

  • GRACE: DOES FAITH GRASP HEALING POWER TODAY

    “For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the Lord” (Jeremiah 30:17, KJV). Persistent faith grasps Christ’s word in desperation, releasing divine healing and grace that transforms helplessness into wholeness for individuals and communities today. FAITH AND GRACE: A NOBLEMAN’S TALE Desperate need has always been the… Read.