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Rufus Simon Varghese

Rufus Simon Varghese

Born and raised in Dubai, UAE, Rufus completed his Masters in Theology at Asian Christian Academy in Hosur, India. He has since been involved in personal outreach ministries and teaching youngsters Scripture. Currently based in Ernakulam, India, he is teaching at a Bible school as well as ministering to the Hindi-speaking immigrant working population in Kerala.

Articles by Rufus Simon Varghese

How can God have regrets?

How can God have regrets?

September 1, 2020  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

A reader asked how an all-knowing Creator could feel ‘sorry’ for His actions, as Scripture records in Genesis 6 and 1 Samuel 15

Why does Matthew tell us to forgive, yet judge an offending brother?

Why does Matthew tell us to forgive, yet judge an offending brother?

August 18, 2020  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

Question of the week: Is the Lord Jesus contradicting Himself in meting out instructions on how to deal with those who offend us?

Will Jesus return only after all the world has heard the gospel?

Will Jesus return only after all the world has heard the gospel?

July 21, 2020  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

No one knows the time of the Son’s return, except the Father — this much Christ made clear. But did He also leave us a clear clue in the book of Matthew?

How can we differentiate between the Spirit’s leading and our own?

How can we differentiate between the Spirit’s leading and our own?

July 7, 2020  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

A reader asked if it's possible to identify with certainty whether a particular direction is coming from our flesh or from God

Does every believer have a spiritual gift?

Does every believer have a spiritual gift?

June 30, 2020  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

Learn the difference between talents and spiritual gifts — and how to identify your individual, God-given abilities to build up the body of Christ

Did Jesus break the Law?

Did Jesus break the Law?

June 9, 2020  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

Jesus’ forgiveness of an adulterous woman is a beautiful picture of grace. But was He defying God’s own commandments in the process?

What does 2 Corinthians 12:9 mean?

What does 2 Corinthians 12:9 mean?

May 26, 2020  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

We're often told how God's grace is sufficient for us in our weakness. But what does being perfected through affliction really mean?

How can Jesus be fully human and fully God?

How can Jesus be fully human and fully God?

April 28, 2020  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

The entire message of Christianity hangs on one truth: God became man in the person of Jesus Christ. A reader asked: how is this possible?

Does passive Christianity equate to being unchristian?

Does passive Christianity equate to being unchristian?

April 7, 2020  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

Many of us grew up in Christian families and obeyed the Bible from a young age. Why should we be born 'again' then, if we've never lived rebellious lives?

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