Galatians 5 is a very familiar passage to most Christians. It contains the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit; two lists of characteristics that are in complete opposition to each other. The first list is what we used to be bound to in sin. The latter is what we are to emanate since being born again. As a sinner, I did what my flesh desired, but now through the...
This entry is part 4 of 6 in the series Contemplating and Studying GodContinued from Part 1 Meditation is necessary because it unites Scripture with the heart and mind. Meditation aims at a depth of knowledge, not so much a breadth. It takes Biblical truth and attempts to put the full weight of the truth on its shoulders. The mind responds in an attempt to understand. The heart responds in an attempt to enjoy. Take,...
The Word of God The Bible is composed of 66 books, written by over 40 authors, over a period of over 1,500 years. It is divided into the Old Testament and the New Testament, the Old Testament being God’s progressive revelation of Himself leading up to Christ (John 5:39 / Hebrews 1:1-2), the New Testament being God’s explicit record of His Son, Jesus Christ (1 John 1:1-3 / Ephesians 2:20). Scripture describes itself as being...
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