4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!”…
17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. John 21:17 When…
34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35 Community is so much more than the occasional dinner invites.…
20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. Romans 1:20 God is a Master Designer who has caused and created everything. We see His handiwork everywhere. To love God, we must know…
14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. 1 Corinthians 15:14; 17 The significance of the Resurrection – the Bible’s truth and validity rest on Jesus…
There is something in each of us that needs to be controlled. We spend a lot of effort trying to control these appetites and desires in our own strength. This may succeed in the short term, but eventually we fail. It is by the power of God, through the Holy Spirit, that we can produce…
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step…
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 When we first think of faithfulness, we might think of God’s faithfulness to His people, His creation.Then we might think faithfulness is being obedient to God, doing what He says,…
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 For believers, our goodness should reflect the goodness that is shown by God. He is holy, He is righteous, and He is love.