Hills To Die On: Finding Unity in the Church
We desperately need more unity in the body of the Messiah, His bride and church. The New Testament places strong …
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Are we eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace?
Can we achieve unity in a common union with the Messiah Jesus? The New Testament places strong emphasis on the …
“But that is not the way you learned the Messiah!” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus challenges us to live a completely new life. There is nothing in the old life that is worthy of …
“To be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” ~Apostle Paul
How is my attitude these days? Is it focused on the new agreement we have with our Father? Am I …
“When He ascended on high, He led captive a host of captives.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus is first in my life. Jesus is preeminent. Jesus comes before anything else. Let it be so! The word preeminence is …
“Yes, has God said?” ~Satan
The lie is the act. The result is a lack of trust. Sometimes we get so focused on the act …
“Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.” ~Jesus
How should we respond to God’s mercy in our lives? Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just …
What is God up to?
I am waiting on God. There is no point in moving on without God. In that waiting, I find strength. …
What should followers of Jesus do about abuse?
Why this is important: There is right and there is wrong. We all know the difference. We must remember to …
How can we love our enemies?
This is important: Jesus is all about forgiveness. That is the reason God sent him to us. We need forgiveness …
Why is lying condemned so much in the bible?
Lying is condemned Why this is important: The bible is clear on the issue of lying. It is condemned. A …
Are we overcoming evil with good?
Our mission, given to us by Jesus, is to love. That is it. That should be our day. That should …
Should we renounce anger?
Should we renounce anger? Yes! Jesus does not exhort us to get angry, as if anger were a good motivator or energy for …
What is truth?
Truth as opposed to falsehood and lies. Truth may be used to convey a sense of being in accordance with fact …
Is being angry helpful? What does God think about that?
What is our mission? Our mission, given to us by Jesus, is to love. That is it. That should …
“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in the Messiah also has forgiven you.” ~Apostle Paul
God’s goal for me is to be kind, thoughtful and caring. I am to love. That is the main thing …
“Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.” ~Apostle Paul
My speech has an enormous influence for good or ill and is a sure guide to character. The power of …
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in the Messiah, God forgave you.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus is all about forgiveness. That is the reason God sent him to us. I need forgiveness and the good …
“Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.” ~Apostle Paul
I belong to the body of the Messiah. Now that is stunning. I must be transparent and speak the truth. …
“Walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and meekness.” ~Apostle Paul
God has a goal for me. Jesus calls on me to be gentle and meek. I am to be humble. …
Patience of Jesus – Do His disciples have it in relation to people?
God is patient with sinners. Jesus perfectly models that for me. Jesus is my example. Jesus shows me the way. …
Preeminence of Jesus – Does He have it over his enemies?
Jesus is first in my life. Jesus is preeminent. Jesus comes before anything else. Let it be so! The word preeminence is …
Humility — Does God command it?
Does God command me to be humble? Yes, Absolutely. There is no doubt about it. The Bible describes humility …
Truth — Is it reality and is it found in Jesus?
The new covenant encompasses the Greek idea of truth as reality, as well as the Hebraic concepts of faithfulness and …
Unity — Is the called-out assembly of disciples (aka church) unified?
Jesus is pretty clear. Jesus wants His followers and disciples to be unified and one. Jesus wants us perfected in …
Anger — Dealing with it in Jesus | Becoming slow to anger
My mission, given to me by Jesus, is to love. That is it. That should be my day. That should …
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.” ~Apostle Paul
Should I renounce anger? Yes! Jesus does not exhort me to get angry, as if anger were a good motivator or energy for …
Jesus the Messiah’s Ministry of Forgiveness was Foretold
I need forgiveness. I have missed God’s goal for my life (aka sin). I am guilty. God forgives me. Now …
Compassion — A Vital Character Requirement in the Followers of Jesus
Compassion is an attitude of care and concern, grounded in pity and sympathy towards others, given to me by Jesus. …
Anger — Should I renounce it?
What is my mission? My mission, given to me by Jesus, is to love. That is it. That should be my …
Gentleness — In showing consideration to all
Gentleness is an expression of compassion, seen in God’s dealings with the frail and weak, and expected of believers in …
Gentleness — A mark and part of the character of a follower of Jesus
Gentleness is a mark and a part of the character of a follower of Jesus. We know from Galatians 5:22 …
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths.” ~Apostle Paul
I must watch the way I talk. There should be nothing foul or dirty coming out of my mouth. Each …
“We do not have the excuse of ignorance.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus challenges us to live a completely new life. There is nothing in the old life that is worthy of …
“Take on an entirely new way of life working itself into your conduct as God accurately reproduces his character in you.” ~Apostle Paul
How is my attitude these days? Is it focused on the new agreement we have with our Father? Am I …
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