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Forgiven Much, love Much

To whom little is forgiven, the same loves little. – Luke 7:47 – Jesus was dining at a Pharisee’s house when a sinful woman came and washed His feet with her tears, dried them with her hair, and then anointed them with fragrant oil. The Pharisee was upset. If Jesus were truly a prophet, then surely He would know the woman’s character and forbid her to...

The Master Plan of Reconciliation

God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. — 2 Corinthians 5:19 — The work of reconciliation is not a small, peripheral aspect of God’s plan of salvation. Reconciliation is central to it. From the moment sin entered the world, God was carrying out His plan to atone for our...

Brother’s United: We’re United and Why that Matters

This week, we’re looking at both the command to love other Christians as well as how we’ve been united. First, Markus and Bobby will be looking at Galatians 6:10 to study the command to love. Then, they will examine what it is that makes us one in Ephesians 4:4-6. Brothers United 2: A High Calling to Love (Galatians 6:10) Bob and Markus discuss an important insight from...

Do Not Be a Cause of Stumbling

Let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way. – Romans 14:13 – Passing judgment on other Christians is easy. Supporting their freedom in Christ is hard. Yet this is what the Lord requires. Some Christians feel free to wear jeans or shorts to church services. Others feel free to eat...

Do Not Divide Over Peripheral Things

If your brother is grieved because of your food, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy with your food the one for whom Christ died. Therefore, do not let your good be spoken of as evil; for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. – Romans 14:15-17, NKJV –    If you...