Dr. John C. Reddy

    True Peace With God W hen the Bible speaks of   peace , it speaks of something infinitely deeper than the absence of war or the presence of calm circumstances. Biblical peace— shalom —is wholeness, rightness, and restored fellowship with the living God. It is the condition for which humanity was created, yet the very condition humanity lost the moment Adam sinned. Scripture is clear:   “Through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men”   (Romans 5:12, NKJV). Adam’s rebellion plunged the entire human race into spiritual ruin. We were not merely misguided—we became enemies of God. Paul states explicitly,   “The carnal mind is enmity against God”   (Romans 8:7, NKJV). This condition of enmity explains why humanity is restless, broken, and alienated. Without peace with God, all other forms of peace are illusions. Because God is infinitely holy, His nature demands justice.   “Holy, holy, holy is the Lor...

    A Biblical Warning Against the Modern Practice of Falling Backward I n recent decades, a phenomenon has emerged within certain christian circles, commonly referred to as being “slain in the Spirit.” This practice involves individuals falling backward—often after being touched or prayed for by a minister—while attendants stand poised to catch them. It is frequently heralded as evidence of divine power or the Spirit’s presence. Yet, upon careful examination, one finds no biblical precedent for such manifestations. Scripture, in fact, consistently cautions against displays that exalt man rather than magnify Christ. No Scriptural Foundation Throughout the Gospels and Acts, the ministry of Jesus and His apostles is marked by reverence, clarity, and order. Nowhere do we find them instructing ushers to brace for falling bodies, nor do we read of Peter or Paul orchestrating dramatic gestures to induce collapse. Rather, when confronted by the majesty of God, men of faith fell forwa...