Is the gospel a mystery?

The gospel was preached by all the prophets throughout the Old Testament but the mystery of the church containing both Jews and Gentiles was taught by Paul.

Did the Apostle Paul say the gospel was a mystery not revealed in other ages? Does this verse mean the gospel is a mystery that was hidden from previous generations? How that by revelation he made known unto me (as I wrote afore in few words, Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in as it is now Continue reading Is the gospel a mystery?

Speak the truth in love

I recently received this direct message about dealing with truth in response to a posting calling an action sin… Not judging anyone, I want to encourage people to love and good works. If someone is fat it may be the truth to call them fat but it won’t help them lose weight. In LOVE you must encourage them to eat Continue reading Speak the truth in love

Final exhortations to a fledgling church (1 Thessalonians 5:12-22)

Final exhortation to a fledgling church

The Apostle Paul closes his first letter to a fledgling church with these final exhortations. This letter was written after Timothy returned with mostly good news about their spiritual growth in the Lord. It is full of thanksgiving to God for the faith, love, and hope of the new church. It also contains things he didn’t have time to teach Continue reading Final exhortations to a fledgling church (1 Thessalonians 5:12-22)

Walking worthily — lead a life worthy of God (1 Thessalonians 2:11-12)

Walking Worthy of the gospel, the calling, the Lord, being saints, love of God

Throughout history and in every other religion on Earth, mankind strives to be worthy of God. Every man-made religion teaches how to become good enough to merit God’s approval. That is the opposite of Christianity. Jesus Christ did all the work. It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: Continue reading Walking worthily — lead a life worthy of God (1 Thessalonians 2:11-12)

Psalms of instruction in wisdom and the blessing of the wise life

Psalms of instruction in wisdom and the blessing of the wise life

Some psalms are called wisdom psalms because they make a case for the primary importance of wisdom or instruct readers in dealing with questions, issues, and doubts that arise in life (see Pss 1, 14, 25, 34, 37, 39, 49, 73, 78, 90, 91, 111, 112, 127, 128, 131, 133, 139). Many other psalms contain elements of wisdom teaching (see Continue reading Psalms of instruction in wisdom and the blessing of the wise life