This apostle, a leader in the church who was and still is highly regarded by all Christianity, considers his faith to be no greater or worse than his fellow Christians. His faith is because of Deity’s righteousness, just like ours. His God and Savior is your God and Savior…and mine too.… Read More 2 Peter: Introductory Thoughts
It is interesting that the term for “love” for the Lord which Paul uses is phileo (human affection) rather than agape (ultimate, self-sacrificial love).… Read More 1 Corinthians: Closing Remarks
When people, especially our fellow Christians, do things that are worthy of praise and honor, we should give them such (Phil. 2:29; 1 Thess. 5:12-13; 1 Tim. 5:17).… Read More 1 Corinthians: The Household of Stephanas
Choosing to follow Scripture instead of Satan will bring about hardship and persecution (cf. Matt. 5:10-12). It therefore requires courage, the literal meaning of andrizomai, the Greek term which is translated by the ESV as “act like men” in verse 13.… Read More 1 Corinthians: What Is A Real Man?
If God wills for something to happen in our lives, he will provide a way/open a door for it to come to pass, and it will be up to us as to whether we walk through that open door. … Read More 1 Corinthians: “If The Lord Permits”
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