What is the opposite of biblical agape love? __ Hate? No, hate is the opposite of emotional love. Biblical love is not a feeling orientated love. The opposite of biblical love is selfishness. Remember, agape love is the sacrificial giving of one’s self to meet the needs of another expecting nothing in return. Since biblical […]
Have you noticed that unhealthy foods often smell so good and taste so nice and healthy foods are not as appealing? A wise person will discipline himself to eat healthy and not despise it. The same is true about Bible preaching. Other things may be more exciting or fun, but biblical preaching is good for […]
This evening we are going to begin a brief study in the second shortest book in the Bible – the book of 2 John. It was written by the apostle John probably shortly after he wrote 1 John, somewhere about 97 AD. He called himself the elder. By that time, he was an old man […]
Read 1 Thessalonians 5:19. In churches today, there is much confusion about the Person and work of the Holy Spirit. Many falsely think they are praising the Holy Spirit when they dress immodestly, dance sensually and sing shallow religious words to a rock tune. Others babble in unbiblical tongues and claim the Holy Spirit enables […]
Each of us has experienced painful things in life. If you are like me, thankfulness has not always been my first reaction. We are not naturally thankful for pain, losses, cutting words, and sad news. However, we need to remember that above the clouds the sun is shining. That is true of life’s trials as […]
Why do some people continually run into problems? Why does conflict seem to follow them everywhere they go? Why do they often argue and disagree with those around them? Why do they often make poor choices that end up with regret? Though they may want to change, why do they seldom succeed? Why is it […]
This evening we are going to have the Lord’s Supper. Jesus said that the purpose of the Supper is to remember His death. Remembering what Christ did for us on the cross ought to have an impact on the way we live. In the next few minutes, want to show you from Romans 12:1-2 one […]
Read 1 Thessalonians 5:17. What does this verse mean? If we were on our knees praying 24 hours of every day, we would get nothing else done. If we prayed all day long, we would not be able to provide for our families, rear our children for God, keep the house, be a witness for […]
Sin is like lollies or candy, it comes in all different sizes, shapes, and flavours, but none of it is good for you. Sin is anything that displeases God including lies, lust, anger, hatred, selfishness, not tithing, cheating, stealing, immorality, being mean, neglecting Bible and prayer, swearing, dressing like the world, not putting God first, […]
(Psalm 100:1) Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. (2) Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. (3) Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. (4) […]