What kind of Christians ought we to be? While salvation is by God’s grace through faith, the Christian life is to be a growing life, constantly striving for the perfection that has been promised us in Christ. In 1 Thessalonians, Paul urges believers to abstain from sexual immorality and to control their bodies. Scriptures referenced include 1 Thessalonians 3:10-13; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-15; Genesis 39:9; Matthew 25:34-46; and John 13:34-35.
Joshua 3:5, “Then Joshua said to the people, ‘Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.’” The word “consecrated” simply means...
Today’s episode explores the profound connection between Jeremiah's prophecy of a new covenant and Jesus' life and teachings. Both Jeremiah and Jesus critique the...
Seeking to honor Mordecai, King Xerxes consults Haman, who unwittingly advises an elaborate reward for the very man he wishes to destroy. The irony...