“But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.” I Corinthians 12:11 NKJV. Reflection: what is the purpose of the gifts of the Spirit? You might have heard some preachers declare that “everyone who has received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior can and should […]
“the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant
“Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup.” 1 Corinthians 11:28 ESV Reflection: when and how do you reflect on yourself? In most modern cars, a warning light comes on when another car approaches on either side, into the area where they are difficult to see.
“But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God.” 1 Corinthians 11:3 ESV Reflection: what biblical topics would you consider to be the most controversial? Of the hundreds and hundreds, possibly thousands of sermons I
“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”Colossians 1:13-14 NIV Reflection: what is an example of the “dominion of darkness” ? When you think of the word “rescue”, what comes to mind? Most
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“No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.” 1 Corinthians 10:24 NIV Reflection: why is seeking the good of others important to a disciple of Christ? Let me test what you think about this statement: “To be a Christian is to be a disciple of Christ.” There were many people who
“Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. What man is there who desires life and loves many days, that he may see good? Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.” Psalm
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 ESV Reflection: how can an almighty God also have a broken heart? Yesterday we had once again an amazing experience at church. I have to admit that we came with high expectations, but of course not knowing at all what
“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.” 1 Corinthians 10:13-14 ESV
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“Now these things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did.” 1 Corinthians 10:6 ESV Reflection: what warnings from the past lives have you incorporated into your life? One of my father-in-law’s favorite quotes is “choose well, because happiness lies in your choices”. It is a quote well
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