Did you know that Jesus learned obedience? “He learned obedience in the sense that He learned to obey His father’s will as a human.” Constable (Hebrews 5:8) “Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;” Jesus had a perfect, sinless nature, yet in his human body, He had […]
Many people think that love is an uncontrollable feeling that comes and goes mysteriously. They speak of falling in love, as well as falling out of love. To them, love is not something you do; it is something that just happens when the circumstances are right. It is the tingly feeling you have when with […]
In our present-day culture, women bristle at the thought of submission to men. As a result, they often choose live-in relationships over marriage. Often, those who do marry, rule the home and keep their husbands under their thumbs through manipulation. Thus, it is common for women to get upset when they read God’s command in […]
When a man murders someone, the members of his family suffer a terrible impact. Their hearts are devastated. They become the hot topic of gossip in the community. The family name is shamed. The family reputation is tainted. People question their trustworthiness. Why does all this happen? It is because the murderer represents his family. […]
When we view this verse in the context of the chapter, we find that it follows the commands to seek those things which are above and to set our affections on them. Then we must kill the fleshly, sensual members of our sinful nature. In addition, we are to put off social sins like anger […]
Sixty or seventy years ago, the secular view of parenting and God’s view shared much common ground. That is no longer the case. God’s view is anchored fast, but the world’s view is like a raft speeding down a raging river, heading toward a destructive waterfall. Transition As we examine the two views of parenting, […]
Why are so many people in our society overweight? Genes and sedentary work may contribute, but I believe the main reason often comes down to their choice of diet. The same is true about spiritually unhealthy Christians. They are spiritually unhealthy because of their choice of mental diet. Transition This evening we are going to […]
We live in a world that places a high value on success. Transition However, worldly success does not satisfy. I want us to see the difference and the benefits of a biblical worldview of success. The Secular Worldview of Success The world’s standard for success Who determines whether you are a success or not? Yourself […]
So far, in Colossians 3, God has challenged us to seek things above and to set our affection on things above. He commanded us to put to death filthy lustful sins. In addition, He commanded that we put off social sins like anger and abusive talk. God gave us this command because He knows our […]
Geology is, “A science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks.” WordWeb. Evolutionists, who claim that the earth is 4.5 billion years old, base their theory largely on their interpretation of rock layers and fossils. When a Creationist argues that the earth is only about 6,000 years old, he is […]