Galatians 5:7 “Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?” It is interesting to me that there are many people in this category – they ran well (serving Christ) for a while, but no more. They once knew the truth of salvation and other doctrines and practiced them.… Read More »
I Corinthians 4:19,20 “But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power. For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.” Paul cared much for the Corinthian church, but it was a problem church. They… Read More »
Romans 15:13 “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.” Even though we live in a world that is getting darker, we can thank God that it is still very unlike what it was in Paul’s… Read More »
Romans 8:1 “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Although Paul talks about sin still being present within – it remains in every believer for now – there is victory in Christ. Every Christian has two laws, or principles,… Read More »
Romans 8:30 “Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.” Various Christian groups and denominations argue about the doctrine that teaches “once saved always saved.” Despite their arguments, it is what the Bible teaches. This verse proves it… 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 »