Category Archives: Bible Study

In our world, love has been so romanticized that we do not recognize the power of it in the biblical testimony.  Such scriptures as Paul’s chapter on love has been secularized with the world’s understanding and is seen on greeting cards and even recited by individuals at weddings.  Pauls love chapter to the Corinthians thoughContinue reading “Spiritual Gifts and Love”

When a person receives a cut or grows feverish in one part of the body the rest of the body will share nutrients to that area for healing.  Likewise, it seems that as parts flourish and are strengthened the remaining parts are also strengthened.  The church is living organism and it is made up ofContinue reading “The Body of Christ”

Our society idolizes individuals of great talent and skills.  They are placed on a pedestal because of the achievement they have and even more so if they do it alone.  Even in professional team sports, the spotlight is one the individuals who stand out from the team.  While their giftedness may be in greater portions,Continue reading “So Many Gifts”

What examples have others given to you in your life?  Who taught you how to live by the way they lived their life?  We can have many philosophies taught to us in lectures but the strongest lessons come through the examples others leave.  We can learn what to imitate and what not to do inContinue reading “Work Together”

One might expect persecution from those outside the church to be one of the greatest hindrances to the gospel.  It can be seen though that hypocrisy and deception from inside the church have done more damage than anything.  Throughout history, the church has handled these and proven that the truth of the gospel is eternal.Continue reading “A Deceiving Faith”

Is there a litmus test for knowing whether the Holy Spirit is dwelling in us?  John provides more understanding of the Holy Spirit’s indwelling in the believer and the love that they share for the brethren.  The way we express love may differ from culture to culture but the fact we show it or notContinue reading “Dwelling in Love”

How we view and treat others is a vital part of our Christian faith.  In fact, some of the greatest statements that a Christian can make is their reaction to what others do to them and how they treat other people.  How we treat someone else is a witness to other people and ourselves. DOContinue reading “True Love”

The disciples were running scared and confused for the tomb of Jesus was empty.  It was as though all the teachings of Jesus had gone in one ear and out the other.  They needed help, and soon it would come to them.  Many times in our lives we come under those same conditions.  It isContinue reading “Helped by the Spirit”

Life is filled with many twists and turns.  The constant movement towards an unknown future brings uncertainty and fear.  Thankfully we are not alone.  The Holy Spirit is with us to guide us and lead us toward God. REMEMBER I TOLD YOU SO – John 16:4-6 The disciples were facing a brutal future.  Jesus preparedContinue reading “Being led through the world”

One of the greatest spiritual blessings that we have as Christians is the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit.  We may not have face to face contact with Jesus as the twelve disciples had, but through the Spirit, Jesus dwells in us.  The truth that He shared, “I am with you alway, even unto theContinue reading “He abides”