Search results for: “agape”
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but have not love,
1 Corinthians 13 English Standard Version (ESV) The Way of Love 13 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, Let us summarize the list (from the ESV): 2 And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith,…
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Growing into Christ
The Christian community is built with fellowship, the Christian heart with prayer. Let’s consider the community of believers we call ‘church’ for a moment. Paul addresses some of the ‘issues’ of worship style in his letter to the Corinthians [ch.14] and his first direction of guidance instructs: “Pursue love… agapē.” 1 Corinthians 14:20 Brothers, do not be children…
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Africa: Faith in a House of Cards
Americans, Europeans, many South Americans, South Africans, Australians, upper class Indians and upper class Asians of countries like China and Japan are very blessed. Even though we may be poor compared to most of our own countrymen, most ‘relatively rich’ Christians (like us) do NOT see and hear the great need of many brothers and…
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Many Witnesses, One Lord – William Barclay
Review by Roger Harned PREFACE to my reviews: I’ve made a commitment to review books for Christians to read. I personally read more Non-fiction than Fiction and as you saw from my last review, I also enjoy Biographies which talk about the real issues we face in this world. One important part of Christian Social…
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Take a look in the mirror
TEXT: Do you love Jesus Christ? No answer Another text (later) No answer So what is a brother or sister in Christ to think? Are you too busy for just a simple answer to a genuine communication in love? Maybe you think: I have other things to do… or when that number comes up on…
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And Walk in Love
Some may be familiar with the song: Footprints in the Sand. Many of us are familiar with the comfort of the poem: Footprints in the Sand. The poem speaks of the comfort of our Lord, Christ Jesus, during those most difficult times when we thought that we were walking alone. The poem was likely inspired by…
