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God’s Free Gift
Paul writes these words in Romans 6:23, “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”(Rom. 6:23 ESV) These words are the grounds for what Paul stated in verses 21-22. “But what fruit were you getting...
Hope
The first Sunday of Advent was this past Sunday and it provided the opportunity to focus our thoughts on hope. In Galatians 4:1-7 we find these words, I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of...
What is humility?
Beloved, What is humility? Is humility thinking less of yourself? Is humility less thinking of yourself? What do we mean when we say, "He is full of himself?" Is this not a declaration of pride in another? Were you aware that Paul condemns...
How to ask the giving God (James 1:6-8)
Last month we considered James 1:5 and that James commands believers to ask God for wisdom if it is lacking. This month, I would like to pick up where we left off last month (see Ask the giving God) and consider what James teaches in James 1:6-8. After telling...
Ask the giving God (James 1:5)
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. (Jas. 1:5 ESV) James ended verse 4 with a word on lacking nothing and then picks up in verse 5 with a word about lacking something. So, what...