“Contributing to the needs of the saints and practicing hospitality” – Romans 12:5-13

Romans 12:5-13 Apostle Paul’s main focus in Romans 12 is the spiritual gifts or “charisma.” Connecting this chapter with 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4, he emphasizes how Christians, each bestowed with unique spiritual gifts, are urged to live in accordance with these gifts, forming a cohesive body in Christ. The concept of “members” within… Continue reading “Contributing to the needs of the saints and practicing hospitality” – Romans 12:5-13

Five Reasons Your Role in the Body of Christ is Important – Damon J. Gray

Every spring, for the past six years, I have watched the farmer plow his field. Our home is built on the northern-most street in our home town, and adjacent to our back yard is the field you see in the photograph. The farmer attacks this field every spring like clockwork, and it always occurs at… Continue reading Five Reasons Your Role in the Body of Christ is Important – Damon J. Gray

Sin and the Work of Christ

This post was originally published in June 2014. –ed. What did Jesus set out to accomplish? Did His death and resurrection have any practical effect for this life, or was it all focused on eternity? Consider this: the holy Son of God set aside His glory, humbled Himself by taking the form of a man, lived… Continue reading Sin and the Work of Christ