Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” — Genesis 1:26 — Juan … Read More
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All-Out War
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. — Ephesians 6:12 — Jonatan Recamán: Berea Seminary | Spain Many people today do not think there is a spiritual dimension. Many … Read More
Freedom of Redemption
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on us. — Ephesians 1:7–8A — Jonatan Recamán: Berea Seminary | Spain Few things are more heartbreaking for a believer than seeing people fall for the fraud of false religion. This … Read More
Light in the Darkness
For so the Lord has commanded us, “I have placed You as a light for the Gentiles, that You may bring salvation to the end of the earth.” — Acts 13:47 — Miguel Ángel Prado: Berea Seminary | Spain Often the people with whom I share the gospel reject its message, and for different reasons. The rejection … Read More
Blessed to Bless
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed. — 2 Corinthians 9:8 — Gus Pidal: Berea Seminary | Spain Early on as parents, we wanted to make our children aware of the importance of … Read More
Sound Words, Sound Lives
If anyone…does not agree with sound words…he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, out of which arise envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions, and constant friction between men of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means … Read More
Employ Your Special Gift
As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. — 1 Peter 4:10 — Ruben Videira Soengas: Berea Seminary | Spain As the groom’s wedding day approaches, his eyes sparkle with anticipation. His eager enthusiasm grows with every tick of … Read More
Doers and Hearers
But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. — James 1:22 — David Robles: Berea Seminary | Spain Every believer is called to be a doer of the word of God and not merely a hearer. This is a huge warning, because if you are only a hearer, … Read More
The Wisdom of Christ and His Word
I say this so that no one will delude you with persuasive argument. — Colossians 2:4 — David Robles: Berea Seminary | Spain This text is warning us against being deceived by persuasive human wisdom. Instead, we know Christ, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Col. 2:2–3). The primary industry in … Read More
Christ Crucified
For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. — 1 CORINTHIANS 2:2 — David Robles: Berea Seminary | Spain Everywhere around the world there is a great need for pastors who just preach Christ and Him crucified. These days, especially in the West, there are many ministers in … Read More
Turn Back and Repent
Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away. — ACTS 3:19 — David González: Berea Seminary | Spain Repentance is a term that is increasingly rejected in our society. Talking about the need for repentance is antagonistic and offensive in our culture. Most people think that they are right, and they do … Read More
Commanded to Forgive
And if he sins against you seven times a day, and returns to you seven times, saying, “I repent,” forgive him. — LUKE 17:4 — Israel Corral Lopez: Berea Seminary | Spain We live in a society where we are encouraged from an early age to fight back if someone hits us. This absurd advice is … Read More
Bear and Forgive
Bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. — COLOSSIANS 3:13 — Samuel Garcia: Berea Seminary | Spain The ability to bear with, and forgive, others is almost extinct in our society. Pride and personal vainglory float just like oil … Read More
Slaves in the Fortress
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. — ROMANS 6:23 — Tan Molina: Berea Seminary | Spain When I was ten years old, the first long book I read was Ciudad Dorada (The Golden City). This book is a modern gospel … Read More
Your First Love
But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. — REVELATION 2:4 — Gus Pidal: Berea Seminary | Spain The first time I visited Edinburgh, Scotland, I was astonished by the history of that city. From castles to churches, I was amazed by it all. However, what struck me in … Read More
The Shepherd in the Shadows
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. — Psalm 23:4 — Ruben Videira Soengas: Berea Seminary | Spain There are times in life when dark shadows loom over us when gloomy foes sap our … Read More
Women’s Ministry in Spain
When equipped men are faithful to teach the truth of scripture, it transforms individuals, which in turn will begin to change and mature entire church bodies.
And the TMAI training centers’ commitment to the centrality of the local church means that this transformation is not limited to men who will one day pastor churches. It will affect pastors, counselors, college students, retirees, mothers, and whole families.
Prayer and Peace
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 4:6–7 — Heber Torres: Berea Seminary | Spain It has been said that the … Read More
