Stepping out in faith…
I continually find things in the Bible that I never fully understood, no matter how many times I’ve read the passage. For instance, the parable about the ten virgins in Matthew 25. I understood that it was about us being prepared for Christ’s return. But I don’t think I fully understood what that entailed. I’ve …
As we continue our look at Galatians, we find Paul urging the new Christians to be aware that those who live by the law are under a curse… 10 For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: ”Cursed is everyone who does not continue to …
As chapter 3 opens, we see Paul admonishing the Galatians. They had seen Jesus crucified and they confessed their belief in Jesus by what they’d heard. But, now they are questioning that… 1 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2 I would like …
When we are posed with the question, “Whose side are you on”? We may not realize our decision may be a defining moment in time. Joshua didn’t realize who he was talking to when he asked the question. 13 And then this, while Joshua was there near Jericho; He looked up and saw right in …
Paul knew that the news he’d received by divine intervention was too good to keep to himself! He began immediately spreading the word to the Gentiles that this Jesus character was actually the Son of God. 16 To reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles, my immediate response …
Paul explains to the people of Galatia that he didn’t learn about the gospel through any human, he was called by God. He was a devout Jew who was a crusader for the law of God, fighting for the church. But as he was walking along one day, he talked to a man who revealed …
The book of Galatians was written by Paul, as he clearly states in the first sentence of chapter 1. This is in the form of a letter written to the churches that he founded earlier. The time period for the writing of this book is debated by theologians. Some say it was written between the …
And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well, the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.James 5:15 James tells us that prayer is the key to every situation. In trouble? Pray. Happy, sing praises (which are just prayers set to music). Sick, call the elders …
Continuing in our study of the book of James, we look at 5:7-12. 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because …
Money, money, money! Isn’t it the answer to everything? We need money to buy what we need. Money is power. At least that’s what many believe. But what does James have to say about money? Let’s take a look… 1 Come now you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. …
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