Tell Archippus: "See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord." Colossians 4:17 NIV The man was not overly intelligent. When he got a new job, he would learn how to do it. Then he would go on to figure out a cleaner and more efficient way of making... Continue Reading →
One Spirit
For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free--and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. 1st Corinthians 12:13 NIV The preacher told a little joke in church one morning. It was the one of some people who were being showed around the streets... Continue Reading →
Not Us Alone
The wife's body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband's body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife. 1st Corinthians 7:4 “You may kiss the bride!” He said. “I now pronounce you man and wife!” As the couple turned to leave... Continue Reading →
The Process
And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified. Romans 8:30 NIV A curious verse that describes those chosen by God. Romans 8:30 touches upon many deep facets of our faith. But it also describes a process that may interest the true seeker after God. ... Continue Reading →
Submit To God
the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. Romans 8:7 NIV Man has always found ways of turning our backs on God. This reckless habit of choosing to step out of God´s will for us is sinful. Allowing our minds and our hearts to... Continue Reading →
The Christian “IF”
If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection. Romans 6:5 NIV There is a giant step towards heaven that Christians today tend to overlook. We might enjoy calling ourselves followers of Christ. We may convince ourselves that we love the... Continue Reading →
God Or Men?
Peter and the other apostles replied: "We must obey God rather than men! Acts 5:29 (NIV) Who and what are the influences that we listen to today? We would like to say that we answer to God. But should we be so hasty? The Apostles performed mighty works and delivered a great ministry to... Continue Reading →
One With God
‘That all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.’ John 17:21 (NIV) We Christians may tend to think that our brand of Christianity is the correct one and... Continue Reading →
Who Must Testify?
‘And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning.’ John 15:27 (NIV) Jesus is preparing us for the future. He commissions those who follow Him. He is sending us out to the world to give our testimony. He would have us spread the Good News of Him and His Father. ... Continue Reading →
Jesus´ Command
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.’ John 13:34 Have we ever looked up the word “command”? In WordWeb it looks something like this: Noun: command An authoritative direction or instruction to do something. (military) A military unit or region under the... Continue Reading →
