I am reading in the book of Galatians today. The primary thrust of this writing is to correct error in the church. For there were false brothers among the people who were trying to convince the Gentile Christians that they had to be more like Jews and that they had to obey some of the … Continue reading Not an Opportunity for The Flesh

Context, Context, Context If we want to be those who correctly handle the word of truth, then we need to study and to discern the teachings of the Scriptures by reading them in their proper context. For too many lies are being taught as truth because people are teaching the Scriptures out of context and … Continue reading No Longer I Who Live

The Situation When Jesus Christ gave his life up for us on that cross, to deliver us out of our slavery to sin, so that we can now serve God in walks of obedience to his commands, in holy living, he made Jew and Gentile into one people, one nation by faith in Jesus Christ, … Continue reading Don’t Be a Hypocrite

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us not … Continue reading Bearing the Fruit of The Spirit

“Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.” … Continue reading The Deeds of The Flesh

“It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery… For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole Law is fulfilled … Continue reading Freedom From Slavery to Sin

“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 I Bear on My Body the Marks of Jesus

“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 Keep Watch on Yourself