For if you live for the flesh, you will die: but if through the Holy Spirit you mortify the deeds of the body, you shall live. (Romans 8:13 KJV ~ simplified) Understanding Lust The secular definition of lust goes as follows: An overwhelming desire or craving. Intense eagerness or enthusiasm. craving, desire, hunger, itch, longing, [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Ephesians’
Rules for Practical Christian Living~Ephesians Ch. 5
Chapter five of Ephesians really lays out how we should live. In short, we should live according to the Spirit of God, but verses 15 through 21 really make it clear exactly what to do: Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because [...]
How We Should Speak
Believe it or not, the way that you speak says more about you than everything else you do combined. James 3:5 says “the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts” (NIV). For this reason we should adhere to Paul’s advice; “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of [...]
Not One is Holy
Not One is Holy Reading through Ezekiel you get a pretty good idea of the wrath of God, but you also get some insight into a huge question that people ask about Christianity? Why is the God of the Old Testament vengeful, but the God of the New Testament is a God of love? The [...]
Jesus, a Choice
Many people are confused about the love of God. I’ve heard numerous times, “If God loves everyone, why doesn’t he save everyone?” The answer is a philosophical one, stemming from scriptural knowledge of God’s plan. First and foremost, we have been created to glorify God. “In him we were also chosen…in order that we…might be [...]
Grieve the Holy Spirit
There are two major references in the bible to grieving the Holy Spirit. The first is in reference to the Israelites turning their back on God; “…they rebelled and grieved his Holy Spirit” (Isaiah 63:10). The second is in a letter from Paul to the church in Ephesus where he writes, “do not grieve the [...]
Sin Paid in Full
Continuing in my theme of answering questions which I come across on the internet, this is a great question. “ What do the Protestants mean when they say Jesus already fully pay for their sins on the Cross? Does this mean they have the license to deliberated sin (such as abortion) and then “repent” since [...]
Analysis of 1 Corinthians 14: 34, 35
1 Corinthians 14: 34, 35 “Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the Law says. If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.” The [...]
How to Love Your Wife
When you are married, you truly do become one. If you do not act as one, then that is against the nature of marriage and it will be painful. The following is logical deduction of the husband’s part of the equation, the equation being 100% + 100% = 100%. Please read all the way to [...]
Humility of Denominations
The following is a common view among Christians. Basically the question is if one denomination of Christianity is right or wrong. The following excerpt is particularly interesting because it also challenges the humility of the believer. “ Christians: Is believing that our religion is the only 100% correct religion being humble?
