As the apostle Paul drew his second letter to a close, he sought to stir up what he called the “sincere (pure) mind” of his readers by reminding them of
God is very protective of His Holiness, as we can see in reading of His Word, He is very concerned that we be a holy people. Only the holy will
Paul wrote in Galatians 5:5… “we through the Spirit, by faith, are waiting for the hope of righteousness.” We are waiting for the hope which that righteousness will ultimately reveal.
If you were to read from the majority of the Old Testament in its original language, you would encounter the word shalom 302 times. It is the Hebrew word for Peace.
The late Dave Thomas, founder of the Wendy’s Restaurant chain, illustrates the learning value of humility in his book Well Done: The Common Guy’s Guide to Everyday Success. He wrote,
What is true biblical forgiveness? You may have heard it said, “Forgiveness is the fragrance that the flower leaves on the heel of the one who crushed it.” – Anonymous
God’s desire for each of us as Christians is that we might become more like Him as we progress toward our final day upon this earth. Love is a fruit
Jesus said, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy” (Matthew 5:7) In Judgment on the final day, God will not forget to repay those Christians who are compassionate
Understanding grace takes understanding justification (Romans 3:20), redemption (Romans 3:24), and propitiation (Romans 3:25). In our sin we are unholy, unrighteous, and lost. We have nothing with which to commend