Tag Archives: Christian Theology

The Test Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew … Continue reading →

Love Your Enemies “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you” (Luke 6:27-28). The Jews despised the Romans … Continue reading →

Faith Working By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is … Continue reading →

Rooted, Built Up, and Strengthened As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith . . . (Colossians 2:6-7). Receiving Christ as Lord of your … Continue reading →

Wisdom From the Holy Spirit I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus … Continue reading →

God Uses the Unlikely “And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian” (Luke 4:27). Jesus’ message to the people was shocking. He did his work … Continue reading →

Bewitched! O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth . . . (Galatians 3:1). Paul’s question, “Who has bewitched you?” carries a strong second meaning. He was upset with those who taught falsehoods, but … Continue reading →

Discernment Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is … Continue reading →

Count It All Joy My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials . . . (James 1:2). How can a person consider trials a reason for joy? This is a remarkable command—we are to choose to … Continue reading →

Submit to God Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” Therefore humble yourselves … Continue reading →