Grace and wisdom of the ages from the 66 books of the Bible, 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
In our Christian journey, we often encounter the beautiful tension between grace and truth, between “Yes, If” and “No, Because.” These concepts are essential to understanding God’s heart and His Continue ReadingYes, If & No, Because: Embracing Grace and Truth
Now the deeds of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, orgies, Continue ReadingGalatians 5:19-23 contrast the works of the flesh versus the fruit of the spirit
In Galatians 5:19-23, Paul lists “self-control” as one of the “fruit of the Spirit” and “outbursts of anger” as one of the “works of the flesh.” The contrast between these Continue ReadingSelf-control versus outbursts of anger
What is the sin of bitterness? Just as happiness is a choice, bitterness is a choice. Choose the joy of happiness and receive peace and contentment. Choose the sin of Continue ReadingThe sin of bitterness
The sin of stubbornness and arrogance, which is strengthened by pride, is awful. This is the sin of the devil himself (Genesis 3:5; Isaiah 14:14; Ezekiel 28:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:4). Continue ReadingThe sin of stubbornness (arrogance)