Who and How to Forgive (Reading time: 11.8 minutes) Contents Other Believers Non-Christians Our Children How Often How to Forgive Application Summary Other Believers If we must forgive someone who has hurt us or done us harm, should we simply allow them to do it and never talk to them about it? No, and especially Read More…
Spiritual Law of Reciprocity (Reading time: 2.3 minutes) The Law of Reciprocity, also known as the Law of Sowing and Reaping, causes us to receive as a result of what we give or do. Scripture makes it clear we might receive the same as we give, such as mercy (Matt. 5:7). Or we might not Read More…
Your Character, Perverted by Sin (Reading time: 1.7 minutes) Only God can create; that is, form something out of nothing. Satan can only copy or misuse what God has done, so I use the word “pervert” to describe his work. Sin perverts God’s design and plan, and that’s evident in our character. As I explained Read More…
It All Began in the Garden of Eden (Reading time: 1.3 minutes) “When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and Read More…
The Foundation of Godly Character (Reading time: 1.9 minutes) We hear a lot about love in church because it’s an important character trait for us to develop. “Agape” is the word the New Testament uses for the godly type of love, a love that motivates us to serve others, even sacrifice ourselves in doing so. Read More…
Humility Before Love (Reading time: 4.1 minutes) Contents The Problem Humility as the Antidote Authentic Love Summary The Problem Self-centeredness is humanity’s biggest problem, whether it takes the form of pride or a poor self-image. Self-centeredness was the root of all sin and it still is today. It motivated Satan to exalt himself (Isa. 14:13-14) Read More…
Silencing the Accuser Read the Summary (Reading time: 0.4 minutes) (Total reading time: 7.7 minutes) Contents Introduction Sin in Our Lives Succumbing to Weakness Condemning Thoughts Step 1 – Exercise Humility Step 2 – Confess Guilt Step 3 – Repent Summary Article Introduction In an earlier article, we discovered the word “Satan” is a title Read More…
Entering the New Covenant Summary: Jesus paid the penalty for sin so we can enter covenant relationship with God and experience his love and blessings, including salvation. Find more of the Covenant Life Bible Study by Larry Fox Contents: Biblical Background God’s Covenant with Abraham God’s Original Covenant with Israel The Marriage Covenant The New Read More…
Introduction to the New Covenant Summary: The new covenant defines the relationship God wants to have with every human, what he intends to achieve through that relationship and how he does it. Find more of the Covenant Life Bible Study by Larry Fox Contents: Contract versus Covenant The Covenant Book The Extent of God’s Love Read More…
Proper Judgment Coming soon: A major revision of this article Reading time: minutes Contents Article Application Summary Article Application Summary Find other articles about repentance