Tag: love

Broken Down Walls – Ephesians 2:11-22

Ephesians 2:11-22 Ephesians, an epistle, addressed to Ephesus—a church cherished by Paul, holds tremendous significance. Early church oral traditions suggest Ephesus as the birthplace of the compiled Bible, underscoring its profound importance among the seven churches in Asia. Paul’s initial discourse to the Ephesian church delves into predestination, as evident in Ephesians 1. This profound… Continue reading Broken Down Walls – Ephesians 2:11-22

Let’s get through the winter in grace – 2 Timothy 4:9-13

“Do your best to come to me soon. For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry. Tychicus I have… Continue reading Let’s get through the winter in grace – 2 Timothy 4:9-13

“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

[Romans Study 1-3] Introduction I: Romans And The Key Figures

[Romans Study 1-3]  Introduction I: Romans And The Key Figures Paul, Loyalist To God’s Love “As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked.… Continue reading [Romans Study 1-3] Introduction I: Romans And The Key Figures

[Romans Study 1-2] Introduction I: Romans And The Key Figures

[Romans Study 1-2] Introduction I: Romans And The Key Figures PAUL: Who Is He? “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the Gospel of God” (1:1) We find that the first word in this Epistle is PAUL; it is an Epistle written by a man called Paul.… Continue reading [Romans Study 1-2] Introduction I: Romans And The Key Figures

From Condemnation to Redemption – John 13:34-35

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” – John 13:34-35 In John 13:34-35, Jesus imparts a profound teaching—a new commandment to love one another, just as He… Continue reading From Condemnation to Redemption – John 13:34-35

[Romans Study Foreword] Romans, A Love Letter?

FOREWORD Romans, A Love Letter? Many people say that Paul’s Epistle to the Romans is complex to comprehend. Although it looks difficult, as we deeply meditate upon it, we come to realize that Romans is chiefly a love letter. I had the privilege of attending various Bible studies on this very Epistle. As the study… Continue reading [Romans Study Foreword] Romans, A Love Letter?

Called in Love, by Faith in Hope – Philippians 3:12 / 1 Corinthians 13:13

Philippians 3:12 / 1 Corinthians 13:13  In Romans 1, Apostle Paul talks about the arrogance of Gentiles, but what really matters on our path of faith is intellectual/spiritual arrogance. It is very easy for us to perceive selves as standing firm and healthy as our faith settles down more and more. What we must remember… Continue reading Called in Love, by Faith in Hope – Philippians 3:12 / 1 Corinthians 13:13