Grace and wisdom of the ages from 66 books, by 40 authors, over 2200 years, in 3 languages, on 3 continents, with 1 divinely-inspired theme of love and redemption for every tribe and language and people and nation on earth
I know Christians who are very strong on doctrine. Ultra strong! Almost Pharisaically strong. Yet their attitudes are mean-spirited, evil-minded, and bitter-hearted. The opposite of Christlike. It is obvious to everyone around them that they are not following the teaching of the lowly lamb of God that came to die for the sheep. At the opposite end of that spectrum Continue reading Christlike doctrine promotes Christlike behavior
Did the Apostle Paul say the gospel was a mystery not revealed in other ages? Does this verse mean the gospel is a mystery that was hidden from previous generations? How that by revelation he made known unto me (as I wrote afore in few words, Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in as it is now Continue reading Is the gospel a mystery?
I recently received this direct message about dealing with truth in response to a posting calling an action sin… Not judging anyone, I want to encourage people to love and good works. If someone is fat it may be the truth to call them fat but it won’t help them lose weight. In LOVE you must encourage them to eat Continue reading Speak the truth in love
The Apostle Paul closes his first letter to a fledgling church with these final exhortations. This letter was written after Timothy returned with mostly good news about their spiritual growth in the Lord. It is full of thanksgiving to God for the faith, love, and hope of the new church. It also contains things he didn’t have time to teach Continue reading Final exhortations to a fledgling church (1 Thessalonians 5:12-22)
Throughout history and in every other religion on Earth, mankind strives to be worthy of God. Every man-made religion teaches how to become good enough to merit God’s approval. That is the opposite of Christianity. Jesus Christ did all the work. It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: Continue reading Walking worthily — lead a life worthy of God (1 Thessalonians 2:11-12)