Final exhortations to a fledgling church (1 Thessalonians 5:12-22)

Final exhortation to a fledgling church

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 Continue ReadingFinal exhortations to a fledgling church (1 Thessalonians 5:12-22)

Walking worthily — lead a life worthy of God (1 Thessalonians 2:11-12)

Walking Worthy of the gospel, the calling, the Lord, being saints, love of God

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 Continue ReadingWalking worthily — lead a life worthy of God (1 Thessalonians 2:11-12)

Psalms of instruction in wisdom and the blessing of the wise life

Psalms of instruction in wisdom and the blessing of the wise life

Some psalms are called wisdom psalms because they make a case for the primary importance of wisdom or instruct readers in dealing with questions, issues, and doubts that arise in Continue ReadingPsalms of instruction in wisdom and the blessing of the wise life