The Parable of the Prodigal Son Introduction The Parable of the Prodigal Son is a powerful illustration of God’s grace and forgiveness. Found in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 15:11-32), this story serves as a reminder that God’s love and mercy...
The First Commandment in the Bible Opening Scripture and Definitions The first commandment is found in the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Exodus: “You shall have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3). This commandment sets the foundation for...
The Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes 1. Introduction to the Beatitudes The Beatitudes are a set of teachings that Jesus shared during the Sermon on the Mount, which is recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. These teachings are a beautiful expression...
What Are The Practical Examples of the Fruit of the Spirit? As Christians, one of the pieces of evidence that we are led by the Holy Spirit is the fruit of the Spirit. Galatians 5:22-23 says, “But the fruit of the...
What are The 9 Fruits Of The Holy Spirit? “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things, there is no law.” – Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV) What do we mean by...
Opening Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” Finding your identity in Christ is the most important thing you will ever do...
“And to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” (Ephesians 4:24) What are Righteousness and Holiness? In Greek, “righteousness” is “δικαιοσύνη” (dikaiosynē), which means “the quality or state of being just or...
What are Power and Authority? Power and authority are often used interchangeably, but they actually have distinct meanings. Power is the ability to control or influence others, while authority is the right to do so. In Greek, the word for “power”...
Opening Scripture “For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power.” What is Power The Greek word for “power” is “δύναμις” (dynamis), which refers to the ability, might, strength, or capability. God is power and in this...
Opening Scripture And Definitions “But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.” (Galatians 5:18). Let’s begin by defining these two terms. It’s very important to understand them starting with their definitions. So what are Grace...
