Romans 8:29 “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.” Salvation is a one-time event in the life of a believer. Thank God that it takes place the moment genuine faith is placed in the work… Read More »
Galatians 5:22-25 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” The verses following the… Read More »
Galatians 5:22,23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is … temperance” The word “temperance” appears four times in the New Testament. The Greek word is always translated this way in the N.T. All through the Bible, the idea of temperance is taught. The word means self-control, restraint, moderation, to keep within bounds. The “bounds” that… Read More »
Galatians 5:23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is … meekness” The Greek word translated “meekness” is used nine times in the KJV New Testament and it is always translated the same. Far from meaning weak, as many think of the word, it may be considered the opposite of being arrogant. A person who is… Read More »
Galatians 5:22 “But the fruit of the Spirit is … faith” Faith is very essential to living the Christian life. It has no substitute, nor can it be faked. You either have it or you do not. Many believers today do not understand the need for faith in daily life. They know they had it… Read More »
Galatians 5:22 “But the fruit of the Spirit is … goodness” The word “goodness” comes from the word “good.” All of us know people that we consider good, and others, evil. People that are considered good in the Bible are those who live with uprightness of heart and life. They are also kind. “Goodness” is… Read More »
Galatians 5:22 “But the fruit of the Spirit is … gentleness” The word “gentleness” is a word you do not hear very often – especially when describing a man. Most young men prefer to display attitudes that they consider macho. Jesus was certainly a gentle man. He was easily approachable by those who wanted the… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »