Fruit of the Spirit

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,  Galatians 5:22  NIV   She stood each day at the head of a small one-roomed class.  Her students ranged in ages and in cultural backgrounds.  She was a whitehaired elderly woman and always had her hair tucked up neatly.  She was... Continue Reading →

Founded In Christ

For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.  1st Corinthians 3:11  NIV The tiny hands closed over the coloring crayon.  With his face twisted up in concentration, the small child did his best to make a beautiful work of art.  He was coloring a picture of... Continue Reading →

In Accordance With Faith

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.  Romans 12:3  NIV Contrary to the logic of society today Paul teaches humility. ... Continue Reading →

Bear The Name Of The Lord

that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who bear my name, says the Lord, who does these things'  Acts 15:17  (NIV)   They gather to discuss whether or not any man can call himself a Christian and have access to the throne of grace.  They do not change the... Continue Reading →

What Shall We Do?

Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.  Acts 2:38 (NIV)   Early Christians put the question to Peter.  They wanted to know what we should do.  They were cut 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 →

To Have Part With Jesus

"No," said Peter, "you shall never wash my feet." Jesus answered, "Unless I wash you, you have no part with me."  John 13:8 (NIV) Have we just stumbled upon one of the great truths of Scripture?  If we have only started following the Lord or if we have been part of the body of believers... Continue Reading →

The Judged And The Saved

"As for the person who hears my words but does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I did not come to judge the world, but to save it.’  John 12:47 (NIV) A lot of emphasis is placed upon the judgment of the world.  Many denominations have sprung up out of our fear... Continue Reading →

Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.

Up ↑