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St. Paul clarifies the fourth commandment, “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which the Lord your God gives you” (Ex. 20:12), in his letter to the Ephesians: “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right (...
When they observe a man who is willing to lay down his life for his wife (Eph. 5:25) yet live to serve in love (Gal. 5:13) … When they understand that Dad works to provide the things they need (1 Tim. 5:8) setting an example for his sons and daughters to follow (1 Cor. ...
“[In Philippians 1:1 Paul says,] ‘To the co-bishops and deacons.’ What does this mean? Were there plural bishops of some city? Certainly not! It is the presbyters that [Paul] calls by this title; for these titles were then interchangeable, and the bishop is even called a deacon....
Eph 2:10 calls […] Read the full article → How Does God’s Spirit Testifies to Our Spirit? by Jack Wellman The Bible teaches us that the Holy Spirit testifies to our spirit, but how does that work? Fleshly Knowledge The Bible teaches us that the Holy Spirit testifies to our ...
But this does not mean the church should meet whatever needs people might happen to feel. In my next post I’ll address one more source from which people get their ideas of what a church should be. This one, I believe, is often the most influential. Where Do People Get Their Ideas ...
32.even as Christ does his church. Berean Study Bible For it is shameful The Greek word for "shameful" is "αἰσχρόν" (aischron), which conveys a sense of disgrace or dishonor. In the cultural context of the Greco-Roman world, honor and shame were pivotal societal values. Th...
What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16? Choose-Greek: Eklegomi Strong's G 1586 1, to pick out, choose, to pick or choose out for one's self; A-Jesus choosing his disciples; B-choosing one for an office; C-of God ch...
1 :not righteous: sinful, wicked. What does it mean to serve mammon? :material wealth or possessions especially as having a debasing influence you cannot serve God and mammon— Matthew 6:24 (Revised Standard Version) What are the true riches of God?
5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?) 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil. 7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will...