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 »
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 “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 »
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 »
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 »
I Corinthians 2:12 “Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.” Starting with salvation, our loving God has given to His children many things that are free. Of course, they are the… Read More »
Ecclesiastes 4:12 “And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” Christian victory is often made easier when you have regular fellowship with other believers who are living for God. It is true that people normally hang out with people who are like-minded – birds of… Read More »
I Peter 5:8 “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” After you have obtained a victory, never assume your battle with that particular temptation is over. It will be back at another time. Satan and his demons have time on their side.… Read More »
I Thessalonians 4:3,4 “For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;” After salvation, God’s desire for every believer is that they be sanctified. The Greek word behind this English word is… Read More »