For those who mourn

by | Apr 8, 2020 | Devotionals

Matthew 5.4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. In our “reasonable” and “logical” minds, it is not blessed to mourn. Not according to the “be happy” mindset of these days. But once again, the way God defines...

The gifts and callings of God; handle with prayer

by | Jan 9, 2020 | Devotionals

John 3.27 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. Charles a Spurgeon wrote: “The truth stated in this verse should act as an effectual cure for envy and emulation.” It should also be a warning about boasting and...

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

by | Feb 14, 2016 | Corinthians

This chapter is not an exhaustive list of spiritual gifts (see Romans 12.3-8; Ephesians 4.7-12; 1 Peter 4.10,11 for more examples). There are many gifts; people have different gifts; some people have more than one gift, and one gift is not superior to another. The...

Ephesians 6:10-24

by | Aug 17, 2014 | Ephesians

We conclude our study of Ephesians with an exhortation regarding the reality of spiritual warfare and the need to put on the whole armor of God. The Christian life is anything but passive. We see analogies of it being likened to a race, a wrestling match and a fight...

Philippians 2:1-11

by | Sep 28, 2013 | Philippians

In our study this week we are made aware that self-centeredness was a problem that existed in the congregation in Philippi (see also Phil 4.2,3). The Holy Spirit mentions words like strife and vainglory to describe the attitudes that existed within this local church...