In writing to the church in Galatia, the apostle Paul lists the fruit of the Spirit, including love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and goodness (Galatians 5:22–23). At first glance, goodness might sound like simply “doing good things.” Yet in the biblical sense, goodness runs deeper than outward behavior. It is a moral quality formed by […]
Patience is more than waiting. In the Bible, patience is the steady strength to endure delay, difficulty, or frustration without giving way to anger, despair, or impulsive action. It is the ability to remain faithful and loving when circumstances — or people — test you. The apostle Paul lists patience as part of the fruit […]
In the years immediately following the death and resurrection of Jesus, believers began focusing on their sin and on God’s forgiveness of it in advance of celebrating Christ’s resurrection. Over time, the church standardized 40 days (not counting Sundays) as a period of reflection and called it Fortieth or Lent. Like the Jewish celebration of […]
“I love you” is much more than a Valentine’s Day sentiment. It’s much more than words on a card. So what is true love? The Bible says the greatest commandment is: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might” (Deuteronomy 6:5) and “love your neighbor […]
Last week we took an overview approach to answer this question focusing on God’s love. This week we are searching the Scriptures to see what else God wants us to know about the noble purpose He has instilled in each of us. First, we turn to a book of poetry where we read: What is […]
Mankind was created in the image of God to rule the earth and to fulfill God’s plan of redemption for the human race. Mankind’s role in this plan seems to point to a noble purpose. Mankind has been around a long time. There are signs in cave drawings, primitive rituals, cities that go back more […]
We’re all thankful for something, but more often discontent with our day-to-day lives. Many of us take for granted so much about our lives and the world around us that we don’t stop and think about the source of all that we have, nor do we stop and thank that source, God. Americans buy stuff […]
Many who put their faith in science and history believe that Christians have a non-scientific worldview. However, Christians also believe in science but they realize that science is not infallible. Men of science make mistakes, reports of scientific discoveries may be distorted to affirm a point of view in opposition to biblical understanding. However, true […]
When a person decides to enter into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ he or she receives the gift of the Holy Spirit. This is a new life that one finds only in Jesus. In other words, a person is ‘born again’ and becomes a new creation in Christ. The Bible clearly states in Galatians […]
The answer is yes. In the beginning, Adam walked and talked and fellowshipped with God every day. That was how God intended life to be for every person ever born: to actually know God personally. Unfortunately, Adam sinned when he disobeyed God’s only rule. Sin then separated man from God. The “good news” is that […]
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