Sexual immorality—the Greek word πορνεία—is a broad word that covers all sorts of sexual expression outside of the marriage covenant between one man and one woman. It prohibits sex in all sorts of contexts: premarital, extramarital, same-sex, and so on. And because God is not...
In other churches the leading idea of a Sabbath assembly is that of an audience gathered together to receive instruction from the Word of God, both as read from the sacred page and as declared by his appointed messengers. In the latter, preaching is regarded as of principal importance, ...
You are all aware that God's ordinary engine for the conversion of sinners is the preaching of His Word. We think that it was so here. Lifted on the cross, Christ used it not only as an altar, but as a pulpit, from which to deliver the most touching of sermons. It was not ...
Despite this lack of candor, it is hard to fault Rebekah for the skilled manner in which she prevailed with Isaac, who promptly bestowed fully the blessing, without reservation, which the Word of God, long known to him, had plainly commanded. Sunday Morning Bible Class - Luke 19: Parable...
My word and proclamation are not in persuasive words of human wisdom but by the demonstration of the Spirit and power, so that your faith might not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God!" (1 Cor. 2:1-5) I would consider my life well spent if I could preach a...
So what does the Word of God say about prosperity? The answer is complicated because the topic is not addressed extensively in scripture. However, there are a few things we can learn from the Bible about this controversial topic. First, we should note that biblical prosperity is not always ...
Second, many phrases and verses directly or indirectly allude to Proverbs. Or, they seem to be accepted proverbial wisdom among James’s audience. Consider three examples: James 4:6 appears to be directly citing fromProverbs 3:34 : James: “Therefore it says, ‘God opposes the proud but giv...
and His name is called The Word of God. 14 And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses. 15 Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron....
they were worried about them. They were worried that they'd lose out—that they'd miss the big party. So Paul writes, particularly, to assure them about the fate of those Christians who have passed away. He says: You do not need to worry. These first verses you might summarize this ...
Beginnings speak of the greatness of God. The process of restoration, of regeneration. The chance to simply begin again. This is what His grace does for us. It resets the moment, cleanses the canvas, and gives birth to renewal. As we wander through life, let us seek the face of God....