Read Galatians 5:13-25. People in the first century struggled with the same sinful issues that plague you and me today. Did you notice that these verses give us the key to this problem? In Galatians 5:14, the Apostle Paul said, “For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love […]
The Apostle Paul, after starting the church in Corinth, learned of some serious problems in the church. He wrote 1 Corinthians to address those problems. This helped to resolve some of the problems, but not everyone in the church understood his motives. Here in 2 Corinthians 2:1-11, Paul seeks to correct the misunderstanding by explaining […]
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 […]
God gave hundreds of laws in the Old Testament Scriptures, but the Ten Commandments are at their core. They represent the mind and heart of God concerning right and wrong. God desires His creation to live like Him, and the Ten Commandments are the foundation. Transition Read Romans 13:8-10. In these three verses, Paul tells […]
Perhaps you have heard the poem, “To live above with the saints we love, Oh, that will be glory! But to live below with the saints we know? Now that’s a different story!” This is sad, but often true. Christians are to be loving people. God wants you and me to have sacrificial love, cherishing […]
People in our world have a distorted view of love. They love what God hates and hate what God loves. They think that love is a feeling. They call lust, love. They think that permissive parenting is love. Without realising it, many Christians have learned their definition of love from the world. God wants you […]
One of the amazing creatures of Australia is the Lyrebird. They are fantastic mimickers of sounds. Because they hide, if you were to try to spot one in the wild, you would need to know what it looks like, where it lives, and as many other details as possible. As we seek to answer the […]
Without oil doors squeak, engines freeze up, massages sting, skin cracks, drawers stick, bike chains skip, and hair clippers will not cut. The lubrication of oil is invaluable. Similarly, God’s love acts as an oil in the Christian life. The Greek language has four primary words for love, Eros, Storge, Philia, and Agape. Eros is […]
As I began working on this message several weeks ago, I requested your input on Colossians 3:19 regarding the cause and the cure for a husband’s bitterness towards his wife. As my study progressed, I realised that the problem involves both husband and wife, and that I must include Colossians 3:18 as well. Because I […]
On Thursday, as I was praying for a friend who has an illness, the Holy Spirit rebuked me for not believing more confidently that God really cares. He reminded me that God really loves my friend more than I do and more than any other human does. As I pondered the love of God, I […]