“See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who would force you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who are circumcised … Continue reading Except in the Cross of Christ
Year: 2024
We Sow It, Then Reap It
“Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches.” (Galatians 6:6 ESV) • Who are our teachers of the Word?• How do we share all good things with the one who teaches? Who are our teachers of the Word? They can be pastors of churches, or they … Continue reading We Sow It, Then Reap It
We Should Restore Them
“Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. But … Continue reading We Should Restore Them
If You are Willing
If you are willing to obey Me,I have treasures for you multiplied.If you will follow Me where’er I lead you,And Myself you not deny, Then I will take you to the farthest cornersOf the world, in written word,To millions who God’s great salvationNot been told them, never heard. For many still without the Savior,They are … Continue reading If You are Willing
But the Fruit of the Spirit is
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. “If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Let … Continue reading But the Fruit of the Spirit is
These are Opposed to Each Other
“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not … Continue reading These are Opposed to Each Other
It is Those of Faith
“O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected … Continue reading It is Those of Faith
Have You Been Crucified with Christ?
“We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because … Continue reading Have You Been Crucified with Christ?
Hoodwinked
Tricked by masters, duped by foolsConned by artists using toolsThey pull the wool over eyesAlways catch folks by surprise Clever crafters do their tricksSearching victims, them to prickBe on your guard prayerfullyTrust in Your Lord patiently Don’t be quick to judge the caseHow it looks may be a mazeNot much is as it appearsMuch, instead, … Continue reading Hoodwinked
Don’t Be a Hypocrite
“But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party. And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with him, so … Continue reading Don’t Be a Hypocrite
Run With It 