1 Corinthians 1:26-31 NIV “Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the … Continue reading All Because of God’s Grace
Author: Sue Love
Why Quarrel and Fight?
James 4:1-2 NIV “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight.” If you are one who professes faith in Jesus Christ, and if … Continue reading Why Quarrel and Fight?
Christ’s Dismissal
The gift of Jesus is the gift of salvation from sin, so the gift we should give each other is the message of how we can all be forgiven our sins and be delivered from our bondage, and now walk in Christ’s holiness.
When They Don’t Understand You
Jesus, the Messiah Jesus was born in Bethlehem the town of David, as had been prophesied about him in Micah 5:2 (cf. Matt 2:4-6). Then, an angel of the Lord appeared to some shepherds who were keeping watch over their flocks at night. They were terrified. Then the angel said: “Do not be afraid. I … Continue reading When They Don’t Understand You
What is Your Practice?
Philippians 4:4-5 NIV “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” To rejoice in the Lord is not to merely sing songs of praise to him. It means to delight (enjoy, take pleasure) in him, in his grace, and in his … Continue reading What is Your Practice?
Models to All the Believers
1 Thessalonians 1:4-5 NIV “For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.” Many people today who call themselves Christians, and who collectively refer to themselves as the church, … Continue reading Models to All the Believers
Work Produced by Faith
1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 NIV “Paul, Silas and Timothy, “To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: “Grace and peace to you. “We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, … Continue reading Work Produced by Faith
What Good is It?
James 2:14-17 NIV “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does … Continue reading What Good is It?
God’s Anger is Kindled
Jeremiah 17:1-4 NIV “Judah’s sin is engraved with an iron tool, inscribed with a flint point, on the tablets of their hearts and on the horns of their altars. Even their children remember their altars and Asherah poles beside the spreading trees and on the high hills. My mountain in the land and your wealth … Continue reading God’s Anger is Kindled
Loving Sin, Not Jesus
John 3:16 NIV “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” As with all Scriptures, this verse must be read and interpreted within its context, not isolated from its context, and made to say something it does … Continue reading Loving Sin, Not Jesus
