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One of the great characteristics of love is that it will never cease. After describing the way love behaves, Paul made this simple statement. 1 Corinthians 13:8 (ESV) 8 Love never ends… The permanency of love makes it the greatest gift of all. It will last throughout eternity. While all of the gifts that the […]
In our last blog, we observed what Paul taught about love personified. This is a critical portion of God’s Word because if we do not behave with the proper kind of love, we will not inherit the kingdom of God. So, let’s continue with Paul’s teaching from 1 Corinthians 13. 1 Corinthians 13:6-8 (ESV) 6 […]
It is important to know that love is an action word. Agape love is that which always acts in the best interest of whatever is loved. Acting in the best interest of others is what love is all about, but it begins with acting. How does love act? In 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Paul personifies love, […]
At the end of chapter 12, Paul mildly rebuked the saints at Corinth for desiring gifts that would promote self-exaltation rather than the higher gifts that were best for the saints, and gifts that did the most good. Now, as we head into chapter 13, we find Paul emphasizing that there is something better than […]
This article is not about whether or not miracles were performed in the first-century church. THEY WERE! Jesus performed miracles. The apostles performed miracles. Many members of the church of Christ, in general, performed miracles in the first century. Anyone who believes in the Bible knows that this is true. So again, whether or not […]
It takes a godly man to buck a trend and go against what is popular. That is what Hezekiah did. He took the throne at a time when Judah was immersed in idolatry. He immediately started his work of restoration, turning the kingdom back to God. The testimony of his life, therefore, was that he […]
This week we have been observing the godly life of Hezekiah. My hope is that we will be motivated to follow his good example, emulating the things in his life that made him godly. The first thing that Hezekiah did when he took the throne was to cleanse the kingdom of the idols that were […]
While a godly life has to do with godly living, it begins with having a proper attitude towards God. Vine called it a Godward attitude. This Godward attitude begins with trusting God, and trust was a primary characteristic that shaped the life of the good king, Hezekiah. 2 Kings 18:5 (ESV) 5 He trusted in […]
Hezekiah was a godly man, doing what was right in the eyes of God (2 Kings 18:3). But, what specifically did he do? Believing that there is only one true and living God, he removed the places of idolatry from the land. 2 Kings 18:4 (ESV) 4 He removed the high places and broke the […]
1 Peter 5:10 (ESV) 10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. Regardless of who you are, life can sometimes be tough. Job once said, “Man who is born of a […]