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Fruit of the Spirit, Part X
The image is to put off sin and embrace righteousness, as we are to be clothed in the Spirit, not in the world or in our desires. This is accomplished by focusing on Christ, right thinking, and faith.
The image is to put off sin and embrace righteousness, as we are to be clothed in the Spirit, not in the world or in our desires. This is accomplished by focusing on Christ, right thinking, and faith.
Baptism means a ceremonial cleansing and purification: a sign that tells God that we have repented and seek His forgiveness and desire to accept a new life.
Grace basically means an undeserved act of kindness. This is one of the most enduring actions of love that could ever be conceived.
We need to hear His call. Christ calls us to take up the cross and deny ourselves; this is extreme discipleship, a call that is to cancel out our will so we can submit to His.
Be aware of the CONTEXT!
The Bible cannot mean something else from what it does say. The Bible cannot mean what it never meant!
The Bible cannot mean something else from what it does say. The Bible cannot mean what it never meant!
Fruit of the Spirit, Part IX
Here is a list of the vices of sin that abuse others and us and should not have a hold on us. Our beliefs must affect our behaviors; our language must affect and reflect our faith. If not, our faith and thinking are skewed or even absent.
Here is a list of the vices of sin that abuse others and us and should not have a hold on us. Our beliefs must affect our behaviors; our language must affect and reflect our faith. If not, our faith and thinking are skewed or even absent.
It means to "cover" and to reconcile two opposing parties with an offering or gift that is sacrificial in nature.
The Gospel simply put is "The Good News" of what Christ has done for you and me. This is the message and meaning of who and what Jesus is and has done.
God desire is for us to draw near to Him. He paves the way for our sanctification, but it is up to us to make that journey.
OBSERVE IT. ASK WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
When observing, we first ask what it says, then and only then can we observe what it means. Too many people like to get into a hurry and "cut to the chase" for the meaning, and miss a lot and even get the meaning wrong!
When observing, we first ask what it says, then and only then can we observe what it means. Too many people like to get into a hurry and "cut to the chase" for the meaning, and miss a lot and even get the meaning wrong!