In the second chapter of Ephesians, Paul makes a really, really, really important point. Twice. In the first half of the chapter, he paints a dire picture of the gravity of our condition outside of Christ with four stunning words: “And you were dead” (Ephesians 2:1). After explaining a bit more of what “dead” means,…
“Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure” (1 Peter 1:10) The apostle Peter begins with faith: “like precious faith” in verse 1. This faith is the gift of God: we have obtained it (it has been allotted to us, is the idea). We have obtained it—it has been allotted…
Cultivate Compassion How can we develop the biblical quality of compassion in our own lives? Here are a few tips: Compassion is a biblical quality that aligns with the heart of God. By cultivating empathy, reflecting on God’s compassion, practicing kindness, being attentive to others’ needs, offering a listening ear, practicing forgiveness, serving others, praying…
The world’s peace is different from God’s peace. Worldly peace is temporary and dependent upon circumstances. God’s peace offers a permanent solution, which is salvation through Jesus and His presence in our lives. Philippians 4:7 refers to “the peace of God which transcends all understanding.” Most of Paul’s letters began with the words “Grace and…
We cannot anticipate, or set our minds on, what we cannot imagine. That’s why, I believe, God has given us glimpses of Heaven in the Bible—to fire up our imagination and kindle a desire for Heaven in our hearts. Heaven is real “God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity…
God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit Who has been given to us. ROMANS 5:5. The Bible teaches us that the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit Who has been given to us, that simply means that when the Lord, in…
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