One thing is for sure; this sinful anger is in the context of the “new man Christian conduct code” (4:20-24!). Anger is not how the church is to be identified
Proving Jesus is the Son of God
5 Realities that Emphasize the Significance of Truth
An odd instruction is given by the apostle Paul to the church of Ephesus: stop lying! You would think that would be obvious, right? Paul is exhorting Christians to walk away from lying. Two things concerning contextual background need to be mentioned to help understand this passage. FIRST, Paul is….
Evaluating Your Investments: 9 Places God Calls the Church to Invest
7 Choices to Move Forward in the Fear of the Lord
What do you do when confronted with fear? What kind of fear do you possess? There is a right and a wrong kind of fear. Most would be afraid of the demon possessed men; in fact, no man would go near them. However, it is not the devils that are to be feared. It is actually the devils that are afraid of Jesus.
Cries from the Cross: 6 Ways We Mistrust God's Word
Everything about the promised Messiah is fulfilled in Jesus Christ! In fact, this is only one of over 300 Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah that are fulfilled in Jesus. God is true to His Word then AND now! However, sometimes, the modern-day church will mistrust God’s Word when it comes to other areas of our lives.
His Calming Presence: 4 Questions a Disciple of Jesus Should Ask
4 Countercultural Truths about Heaven
The thief on the cross had not been baptized. The thief had not learned what the words sanctification, justification, and glorification meant. He would have had no time on earth to demonstrate a “changed” life or store up good works to outweigh his bad works. Yet, Jesus offered eternal salvation to the thief in the final hours of his life!
Why do YOU follow Jesus: 3 Types of Disciples
Dealing with Time Thieves
This centurion had faith in the Lord Jesus! The Lord said He had not seen so great a faith in all of Israel!! Are we willing to trust our bank accounts, our financial advisors, our friends, and our own limited knowledge – MORE THAN WE WILL TRUST THE UNLIMITED LORD! Our time is stolen away when we misplace our trust in someone or something more than God.