which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. Galatians 1:7 NIV Every weekend they filed dutifully into class. Most came grudgingly to the catechesis class and complained about going. Their parents made them go. The only bright side... Continue Reading →
Evil Age
who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, Galatians 1:4 NIV After church, the children all bolted outside to play. In their game, the bad guys were to catch the good guys and put them in a jail. Nobody... Continue Reading →
Not From Man
Paul, an apostle--sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead--, Galatians 1:1 NIV She was tired after the exertion of giving birth to her baby and needed to rest. But she did not want to. She wanted to hold her... Continue Reading →
The Truth
For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. 2nd Corinthians 13:8 NIV It was a religious school. One teacher cared for the children in her class and her love was well received by her students. But her bosses were not happy. They wanted her to join their denomination. They... Continue Reading →
Because We Know
because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in his presence. 2nd Corinthians 4:14 NIV One day while singing hymns in church, a small boy began singing at the top of his voice. He was aware that... Continue Reading →
Not From Us
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 2nd Corinthians 4:7 NIV “You will never get anything by sitting still.” They told him. .The college boy tried to find some devotion to God in this theory, but could see that... Continue Reading →
Through the Veil
Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. 2nd Corinthians 3:15 NIV Two friends used to love to discuss Bible passages. They both came from the same religious background. They both loved the Lord. But one went to the Word to draw a distinct line between those who were... Continue Reading →
Letter Kills, Spirit Gives
He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant--not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. 2nd Corinthians 3:6 NIV In the classroom the teacher hung a few simple rules: I sit in my chair, I am quiet, I respect others, I use... Continue Reading →
Rejoice With
If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. 1st Corinthians 12:26 They met together. They were two families from two different religions. One family knew their Bibles inside and out. They went to all the meetings. They purposefully hit the streets in order... Continue Reading →
God Work
There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. 1st Corinthians 12:6 NIV There is a man who left his homeland to go to a foreign land. His faith in God drove him to do something for other people who are in need and could find hope... Continue Reading →
