Rich relationships are shared in the body of Christ, the community Christ builds. The foundation of our relationships is established by God in His kingdom—one body and one Spirit … I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all lowliness and humility, with … [Read more…]
The apostle John writes to Gaius as a father to his son, praying that he may prosper. “1 The elder to Gaius the beloved, whom I love in truth. “2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers. 3 For I rejoiced greatly when brothers came and testified … [Read more…]
You who have believed and been born again walk in the light knowing, “your life is hid with Christ in God.” You know the gospel and the melodious chords of eternity ringing in you bring zest in your life. Your life is filled with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realm. “Blessed be the God … [Read more…]
God has called you and me into His kingdom and glory to walk holy, sanctified before Him. He has made you and me holy, sanctified ones, saints. In your walk with the Lord, sanctified before Him, you live as one whose body is a temple of God. You speak the truth in love. You love … [Read more…]
We know God has given to us His great love, that we should be called children of God. When He is revealed, we know we will be like Him. Everyone who has this hope purifies himself or herself, even as He is pure. “See how great a love the Father has given to us, that … [Read more…]
By “in My Name,” means we are representing Him in His Messianic Love and Authority and God’s Power. Closing a prayer or speaking forth a work of faith such as a miracle or healing in words rendered to God our Father “in My name” invokes God’s power working in our behalf. During His three year … [Read more…]
For love/agape is of God 1 John 4:7 and God pours His love/agape into our hearts by His Spirit. Romans 5:5 Paul commended the Thessalonians for their love for one another and their ever growing faith in spite of the persecution they endured. He holds them up as an example churches are to follow, in … [Read more…]
When the Holy Spirit was poured out, God’s people came together in agape. The TLC—tender love and care (agape) in fellowship (koinonia) is God being through us. By the Holy Spirit we thrive in rich interpersonal relationships, mutuality and interdependence, remembering before God our Father, Jesus’ death until He comes. (1 Cor 11:26) In koinonia, we … [Read more…]