The Apostle Paul wrote about fulfilling the law of Christ.  Galatians 6:2 “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Some think that the “law of Christ” is everything that Christ commanded, or perhaps it is all the commandments of the New Testament.  But I believe that it is the law or […]

One of the best ways to learn how to do something is to follow the example of one who knows how to do it.  Young children learn from their parents how to talk and how to do many things by watching them in their actions.  Good teachers in school use examples to show their students […]

The fourth Thursday in November has been designated as Thanksgiving Day in the USA.  Similar holidays are observed in other countries. It is a holiday and feast day set aside to give thanks to God for the blessings He has given.  My family had a tradition at the dinner table where each person in turn […]

There are multiple reasons why you should want to avoid sin. God has been so loving and gracious to you and given you eternal life; you should want to keep yourself free from sin and please Him in all things in your gratitude to Him.  I am reminded of the ten lepers who were healed […]

Fornication is illicit or unlawful sexual intercourse.  In other words, it is sexual relations that is forbidden by God.  God created man and woman and approves sexual relations only in marriage.  Hebrews 13:4 “Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge.”  Sexual relations outside of marriage is […]

Consider this description of our God:  Romans 4:17b “God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did.” God is the only one who has the power to give life.  God gave life to Adam and Eve and to all the animals.  No one else has […]

Many “Christians” are content to put very little effort into their service to God.  They seldom pray to God or read their Bible and meditate on the word.  They don’t share their faith in Jesus with others.  They seem to think that by just attending the Sunday morning church assembly that they have somehow accomplished […]

In the book of Revelation, the apostle John describes the vision that he saw.  Revelation 4:2-11 “Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne. And He who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius stone in appearance; and there was a rainbow […]

Each one of us has had a father.  As you grew up, your father had an impact on you based upon your relationship with him.  He may have been close to you or distant or even absent.  He may have been loving, caring and supportive or cruel and harsh and unsupportive.  He may have been […]

If I were to ask you if you are a slave, you would probably say no.  You live in a free country. You come and go as you please. No person here on earth owns you and is your master. But there are different kinds of slavery. The Bible talks about a slavery to sin.  […]