What do you want in your life? Do you want power, esteem, or something else? What if you have all those things, and yet, there is one problem you can’t defeat?
Naaman the Syrian Had Many Blessings, but Also a Serious Problem
Category: The Bible
Shining the Light of God Involves Doing Good Works Through Christ Jesus
Over the last last few articles we've looked at multiple aspects of shining the light to the world. One final piece I want to discuss is its connection with doing good works through Christ Jesus. Relating the two together may be surprising to hear about, but it is part of what He desires from us.
A Warning Against Returning Back to the Darkness After Walking as Children of Light
As I've been sharing in the last few posts, thanks to Jesus Christ, we are no longer in darkness and can walk as children of light. However, what if we are tempted to go back to our old ways? What will happen then? That is what I'd like to discuss now.
We Are the Light of the World Through Jesus Christ, and We Should Behave Like It
Jesus Christ fulfilled many prophecies of the Old Testament, one of which was that people who sat in darkness saw a great light (Matt. 4:15-16). It is because of His light that Jesus can say that we are the light of the world.
Through the Light of Christ, We Don’t Have To Remain Stumbling in the Darkness
One common belief about living apart from God is that doing so gives one a sense of freedom. It has the illusion of being able to do whatever one wants in life without having to bother with religious teachings getting in the way. Through this mindset, selfish desires can be temporarily gratified. However, that isn't the whole story.
The Great Contrasts Between Adam and Jesus in the Book of Romans
The history of Adam's sin, and the consequences that follow it, are tragic for us all. Thankfully, they are not the only things that the apostle Paul writes about in the fifth chapter of Romans. The last couple of paragraphs from that section shares a number of contrasts between Adam and Jesus. They speak of the great blessings that are available to us through Christ.
There Is No Law Against Bearing Fruit of the Spirit
In the New Testament there are a few places where the words, "No law," are found. It occurs twice in the book of Romans and once in Paul's letter to the Galatians. One of these instances is in a passage that we recently studied, but didn't include last time. In Romans five the apostle Paul connected sin entering the world through Adam with the reign of death. He did so by speaking of no law.
The Tragic History of the First Sin and Resulting Death, As Told in Romans
Last time we studied from Romans we took great encouragement by God's love being shown through Jesus' death for us while we were yet sinners. His sacrifice was an incredible event, and with the resulting resurrection, we have great hope today. As the passage continues, Paul goes on to discuss another action that had a great impact on us all. That being the sin of Adam and death that follows to this day.
Basic Principles About Death From the Rich Man and Lazarus in Luke
Over the past several months, many have dealt with friends and family becoming ill from COVID-19. While I expect a number of them have recovered, I'm sure that some died from it, or complications related to it. Even more have passed away from other health problems too. Of course, the eventuality of death is something that all of us have to face. It is the great equalizer.
Constant Joy and Gladness in the Presence of God From Psalm 100
As Christians, we have many reasons to be joyous. Some of these are due to physical blessings that God graciously provides to all people. However, we who are of the family of God should feel far more moments of joy than most. One collection of Scripture that often teaches on this topic is the book of Psalms. It speaks of praise, gladness, and singing in a wide variety of contexts. One of the best passages that refers to all of these is Psalm 100.
James L. Hutton 