“God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.” ~Apostle Paul
This is stunning and over the top. I am not what I think I am sometimes. In fact, Paul reminds …
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“I wrote to you not to associate with any so-called brother if he is an immoral person, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or a swindler—not even to eat with such a one.” ~Apostle Paul
There was a pastor who became involved immorally with a married woman in his congregation. They each divorced their respective …
“For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus the Messiah and him crucified.” ~Apostle Paul
Oh, how we value articulate and charismatic preachers. The powerful of this world. The smart ones. The bright ones. The …
“Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in a spirit of gentleness?” ~Apostle Paul
Others get to decide how I will come to them. It is their actions that determine that. Will I come as disciplinarian? …
“Love is not irritable or resentful, keeping a tally of abuses.” ~Apostle Paul
Here is a concept to be considered. Our Father is perfectly in love with us. He isn’t, can’t, won’t fly …
“Among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to pass away.” ~Apostle Paul
We have so many experts today. Think of any subject and you can find thousands of them. The internet …
“For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power.” ~Apostle Paul
Sometimes I like to talk. I know it is just “all talk”. I don’t have any intention of doing anything. …
“Love does not insist on its own way.” ~Apostle Paul
The big deal: God doesn’t force Himself on me. He is love and love doesn’t know how to do that. …
Is pride a sign of spiritual immaturity?
When we become Christians, we are given all we need for spiritual maturity. Peter tells us that “[God’s] divine power …
Are we laying the proper foundation for others to build on?
There is a whole lot of shaking going on. It isn’t about the economy or politics. The shaking is God’s …
How should we examine ourselves?
I shouldn’t let my faith go on cruise control. The Apostle Paul urges disciples of Jesus to examine themselves. I …
Was the resurrection of Jesus necessary?
Scripture is clear that all those who believe in Jesus the Messiah will be raised to eternal life just as …
Love is the main thing about the main thing.
Love is not stingy. Love is not miserly. Love is not tightfisted. Love is not grudging. Love is bighearted. Love …
How do we find God’s wisdom?
Why this is important: We don’t find God’s wisdom in the popular philosophies that are floating around. This is not …
Does God’s love ever fail?
Some people hear the message in their mind. “I am a failure”. Hearing it doesn’t make it true. We don’t want to go there. …
“Love does not envy or boast.” ~Apostle Paul
We see athletes do it all the time. Strutting their stuff when they do something cool. Subtly we are learning in …
“Love does not envy or boast.” ~Apostle Paul
How many times do we envy what someone else has? How come they have such a loving family? How come …
How can we know the deep things of God?
A lot of people are just flitting around the surface. I can be one of them. The Holy Spirit of …
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Master Jesus the Messiah.” ~Apostle Paul
We worry about tomorrow. We regret yesterday. Jesus, the Messiah, and our Master, challenged us to pray, “give us this …
“My speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power.” ~Apostle Paul
Why this is important: It is so easy to fall into the trap of thinking we are wise. We study …
“Therefore, let the one who thinks he stands watch out that he does not fall.” ~Apostle Paul
Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people; seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects God’s own …
What are we to think of spiritual gifts from the Holy Spirit in the church today?
The Apostle Paul lays out a great summary in his letter to the Corinthians. The purpose of these gifts of …
“You are in the Messiah Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption.” ~Apostle Paul
Why this is important: I avoid some things because they sound very geeky and smack of theology. Jesus talks about …
“But do you suppose this, O man, when you pass judgment on those who practice such things and do the same yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God?” ~Apostle Paul
The main thing about the main thing: There was a problem among the early group of disciples in Corinth. It …
Can we out dream God?
Can we out dream God? I can’t even come close to out-dreaming God. My mind can’t imagine what He can. …
Are we working for “the man”?
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Master [Lord], knowing that in …
“God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God.” ~Apostle Paul
So here we go. Let’s check off the list. I am not wise. I am not mighty. I am not …
Does God give us the gift of wisdom?
Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the …
Does God help believers in their self-examination?
Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who …
“If you’re going to blow a horn, blow a trumpet for God.” ~Apostle Paul
God didn’t choose the brightest and the best. God chooses those who will follow Him. That is it. The brightest …
“You are the temple of God, and God himself is present in you.” ~Apostle Paul
This is stunning and over the top. I am not what I think I am some times. In fact, Paul …
“First Jesus and who he is; then Jesus and what he did—Jesus crucified.” ~Apostle Paul
Oh how we value the articulate and charismatic preachers. The powerful of this world. The smart ones. The bright ones. …
“Be God’s fool — that’s the path to true wisdom.” ~Apostle Paul
I really enjoy my “news reader” on the internet. I keep up with 100′s of stuff (feeds) a day. I …
“But you’ve seen and heard God’s wisdom because God, by his Spirit, has brought it all out into the open before you.” ~Apostle Paul
We have God’s wisdom in our life. The amazing Spirit of God leads us. That is amazing. While we don’t always …
“First Jesus and who he is; then Jesus and what he did—Jesus crucified.” ~Apostle Paul
It is so easy to get carried away. Paul had tried polished speeches before. Not much happened (this is detailed …
“If they had a clue about God’s eternal plan, they wouldn’t have killed the Master of the God-designed life on a cross.” ~ Apostle Paul
We have lots of experts. And that is sometimes a good thing. The problem is that most experts don’t have …
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