How are believers to live, given the expectation of growth through difficulty that builds ministry skills? Well, in First Peter we learn how spiritual growth brings renewal. Key Passage: 1 Peter 1.13-25 Believers must understand that spiritual growth brings renewal. Plus, that growth builds ministry skills. That said, how are believers to live, given this […]
How are we to live given the challenges we face? Well, Peter addressed ultimate hope but present difficulty in First Peter Chapter 1. Key Passage: 1 Peter 1.1-12 Peter addressed ultimate hope in the face of present difficulty in First Peter Chapter 1. Most specifically, his audience was believers who had been scattered across Asia […]
What do believers argue about? Do we focus on our own rights and opinions? In Romans 14, Paul helps us understand what’s worth fighting about. Hence, we should accept each other. Key Passage: Romans 14.1–23 What do believers argue about? Do we focus on our own rights and opinions? In Romans Chapter 14, Paul helps […]
Where does submission and humility leave me? Well, in Philippians Paul addresses the value of a humble attitude by explaining why we should submit to each other. Key Passage: Philippians 2.1-15 Where does submission and humility leave me? Also, what examples do I have of how this works? As it turns out, in Philippians Paul […]
Why should I serve others? Actually, in his closing comments to the Galatians, Paul addresses this question, thus explaining why we should serve others. Key Passage: Galatians 5.13–15 and Galatians 6.9-10 Why should I serve others? What’s in it for me? What’s the fundamental precept at work here? As it turned out, in his closing […]