Tag: thessalonians
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Have you received the Holy Spirit?
What does Christ say about the Holy Spirit? “God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” Gospel of John 4:24 And the Holy Spirit for the Church: .. knowing, brothers and sisters, beloved by God, His choice of you; for our gospel did not come to you in word…
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Persevering the Social Distancing of Virtual Relationship
Letters to a Distanced Church A quick glance at the map reveals many first century churches near the Aegean Sea, a long voyage from Jerusalem. Believers of The Way had to depend on distant leaders to sow and nurture virtual relationships: to each other, to other churches (many in local or nearby homes) and to…
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That you may have Certainty – 2
That you may have Certainty in these Uncertain Times In our introduction to this post-resurrection day series, I suggested that we live in uncertain time. I also inquired into the nature of the news we digest. And I might ask you today if this week’s news brings any more certainty? Our series will examine the…
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Prayer Warrior?
NO! I am no prayer warrior. So what did I do? I doubled the size of my prayer list. I identify with Simon Peter. … he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” – Luke 5:8b I understand the great remorse and unworthiness expressed by Saul…
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Encourage
1 Thessalonians 5:11 English Standard Version (ESV) 11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. Please encourage, dear brother, dear sister in Christ Jesus.
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Mem
Psalm 119 A review from the King James Version: ALEPH. Blessed are the undefiled in the way BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? GIMEL. Deal bountifully with thy servant DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust HE. Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes VAU. Let thy mercies come also unto me,…
