Galatians 5:22 “But the fruit of the Spirit is … longsuffering” In the KJV, the Greek word for “longsuffering” is translated 2 ways: “longsuffering’ (12 times), and “patience” (2) times. When applying it, it refers to endurance, steadfastness, perseverance, and being slow to avenge wrong. In this world, there is no doubt that you will… Read More »
Galatians 5:22,23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…” Our world seems to have less and less peace these days. There certainly are wars and rumors of wars filling the news media today. When Jesus was speaking to a mixed audience of believers and non-believers, He told them: “Suppose ye that I… Read More »
John 15:11 “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” Christians ought to be the happiest people on earth. They have a sure salvation, access to the Creator of the universe, promises of answers to prayer, a promise that everything works out… Read More »
Ephesians 4:26 “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:” The Bible has a lot to say about anger. Generally, it is not good. The Bible does not forbid anger, but it does say that there is a time and a place for it. The text verse for… Read More »
Galatians 5:22,23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” This well-known verse is known to many believers, but it is questionable that many know what it means. The first thing that stands out is that it is the Holy Spirit’s… Read More »
II Peter 2:1 “But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.” If ever there was a time when false teachers and preachers abound, it is… Read More »
Psalm 10:4 “The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.” Before the Flood of Noah’s day, the Bible tells us that mankind (except Noah and his family) had completely corrupted themselves. All their thoughts were only evil continually (Gen. 6:5). Because of it,… Read More »
Ephesians 3:8 “Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.” The Apostle Paul was given a unique ministry. It was his job to bring the news of the Gospel to the Gentiles. Because of his unique… Read More »
John 15:7 “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” Although some people may wonder about it, God answers prayer. He has never stopped, but He may not answer all prayers in the affirmative. The Word of God tells… Read More »
Philemon 1:6 “That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.” It is possible to tell others about Christ and yet see little or no fruit from it. Others will see a lot of fruit because of their witness. It must… Read More »