I always thank God for you, because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way–in all your speaking and in all your knowledge–because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in … Continue reading
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 1:3). Paul begins each of his epistles with these words. And always in this order. Grace and Peace Go ahead and check for yourself. … Continue reading
To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ–their Lord and ours: (1 Corinthians 1:2) That’s … Continue reading
Finally, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen (Galatians 6:17-18). Have you ever thought about the number of … Continue reading
Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently (Galatians 6:1). You know how when a person has a dislocated shoulder on TV someone grabs their arm and practically rips it out of … Continue reading
Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently (Galatians 6:1). In this world we gain power by making others feel weak. In this world we stand tall by knocking others down. In … Continue reading
Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently (Galatians 6:1). Why are you thinking about defusing that behavior bomb you see? Is it because it really annoys you? Don’t do it. Is … Continue reading
Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently (Galatians 6:1). Sin. Not a doctrinal difference, or a lifestyle choice, or anything that makes you think, “Hmm…well that just seems wrong.” Is it … Continue reading
Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation. Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God (Galatians 6:15-16). Doctrine is important. There is truth and there is falsehood. Truth … Continue reading
May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world (Galatians 6:14). The world has been crucified to me. It no longer … Continue reading