Grace is relational. Truth is relational. Grace and truth come from God our Father and His Son, our Savior, Lord and King, building us together in close relationships in Christ. The grace of God our Father IV. The higher Christian signification, based on the emphasis of freeness in the gift or favor, and, as commonly … [Read more…]
Blessed are the meek was spoken by Jesus in His Sermon on the Mount and is recorded that way in Matthew 5:5 in the KJV. Jesus quoted it from Psalm 37:11, “But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.” In 1834, Albert Barnes published the following commentary, … [Read more…]
Gospel to Roman citizens was quite different from gospel of the kingdom in meaning. Both meanings come from the same Greek word, euaggelion. To Roman citizens gospel, euaggelion, “was the news of, or the celebration of, Caesar.” Particularly, “the celebration of the accession, or birth, of a king or emperor.” N. T. Wright There was … [Read more…]
In my previous article, I addressed friendship with the world. There, I quoted the Scripture where James differentiates the wisdom of the world with God’s wisdom. 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom. 14 But if you have … [Read more…]
James declares “friendship with the world is hostility toward God” in context of the previous chapter. He concludes: 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, … [Read more…]
In Ephesians 4:1-16, Paul succinctly presents the big picture of the body of Christ in the kingdom of God. In this article, I will focus particularly on “walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; giving diligence to keep the unity of the … [Read more…]
by David Orton Do you not discern and understand that you (the whole church at Corinth) are God’s temple … ? 1 Corinthians 3:16 AMP God’s purpose has always been to dwell with men. From the beginning of time to its culmination – from Eden to the New Jerusalem – this has been his singular desire. … [Read more…]
God has made us, His people, His spiritual temple in Christ in His Spirit. Christ Jesus established the New Covenant and God our Father transferred us into the kingdom of His Son in His Spirit. By His Spirit, God dwells with us and in us as we look forward to life in the kingdom to … [Read more…]
Walking worthy of God in good works is what God created us to do. “For we are his workmanship, created in Messiah Yeshua for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them” (Eph 2:10). Anything we do that is motivated by the love God pours into our hearts by His Spirit … [Read more…]
Pentecost is a celebration of God pouring out His Spirit. This year, we celebrate Pentecost on Sunday, June 4. Peter explained God’s outpouring of His Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. 14Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, … [Read more…]