“What is the readiness of the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:15)?”……Ephesians 6:11├ö├ç├┤17instructs believers in Christ to "put on thewhole armor of God" as a defense against Satan's attacks. This armor includes the belt of truth, thebreastplate of righteousness, theshield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and thesword of the Spirit. Verse 15 says, "And with […]
No.7 The Lances of Prayer Ephesians 6:13-18…13 Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God's […]
“What is the importance of Christian fellowship?”……In order to understand the importance of Christian fellowship, we must first understand what Christian fellowship is and what it isn't. The Greek words translated "fellowship" in the New Testament mean essentially a partnership to the mutual benefit of those involved. Christian fellowship, then, is the mutually beneficial relationship […]
Together in Christ July 20, 2012 “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20) This is a wonderful promise. Whether believers come together in church or a home Bible study or even just two together (like husband and wife) to fellowship around […]
Don't worry Do not worry! Earthly goods deceive the human heart into believing that they give it security and freedom from worry. But in truth, they are what cause anxiety. The heart which clings to goods receives with them the choking burden of worry. Worry collects treasures, and treasures produce more worries. We desire to […]
The Grace of Being Content 1 Timothy 6:8 “So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.“ The last of God’s Ten Commandments–and probably the most difficult to obey–deals with the sin of covetousness. Exodus 20:17 "You must not covet your neighbor's house. You must not covet your neighbor's wife, male or […]
“Is it wrong for a Christian to be depressed?”……Answer: Depression is somewhat of a charged issue among Christians. Some flatly declare it to be a sin. The thinking is that depression reveals a lack of faith in God's promises, God's judgment on sinful behavior, or just laziness. We know that God is good and loving […]