In What Way Did You Learn Christ?

“Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. They have become callous … Continue reading In What Way Did You Learn Christ?

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism

“There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” (Ephesians 4:4-6 ESV) Faith in Jesus Christ, which comes from God, which is … Continue reading One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism

I Urge You to Walk

"I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." (Ephesians 4:1-3 ESV) A Prisoner … Continue reading I Urge You to Walk

Cut! Cut! Cut!

“Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea. And if your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled … Continue reading Cut! Cut! Cut!

And Servant of All

“And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, ‘If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.’” (Mark 9:35 ESV) What does that look like? It looks like Jesus Christ, for one, and the kind of life that he lived when he lived on … Continue reading And Servant of All

Persecuted for Righteousness’ Sake

Now that day was the Sabbath. So the Jews said to the man who had been healed, “It is the Sabbath, and it is not lawful for you to take up your bed.” But he answered them, “The man who healed me, that man said to me, ‘Take up your bed, and walk.’” They asked … Continue reading Persecuted for Righteousness’ Sake

Jesus Christ Values Women

I am reading in John 4. Jesus had a divine appointment with a Samaritan woman at a well in Samaria where he shared with her the gospel of our salvation with regard to the “gift of God” and the “living water” which she could receive. And these have to do with Jesus Christ, our salvation, … Continue reading Jesus Christ Values Women

Our True Worship of God

Continuing in John 4.. recap: Jesus had a divine appointment with a woman at a well. He asked her for a drink of water, and they got into a conversation. Jesus talked to her about the “gift of God” and “living water,” which have to do with the gospel of Christ, i.e. with Jesus Christ, … Continue reading Our True Worship of God

Welling Up to Eternal Life

I am reading in John 4, beginning with verse one, concerning Jesus’ divine appointment with a Samaritan woman at a well in Samaria. While Jesus was seated at this well, this woman from Samaria came to draw water, and Jesus asked her for a drink. She was surprised that he, a Jew, would ask her, … Continue reading Welling Up to Eternal Life