The Apostle Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 16 sound more like a letter to friends than at other parts in 1 Corinthians. You can read of his plans, suggestions, and observations. And he exhorts the Corinthians to “watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love”. Notice how Paul talks about love and strength … The rest of the story…
Imagine one second you’re here on Earth going about your business. And then, in the twinkling of an eye you’re in the heavenly places with God. Would that be the coolest thing or what?! Sound silly? Sound far-fetched? Or ridiculous? Well, I’ll take that kind of silly, far-fetched, ridiculous notion any day of the week. Because…there is a God in heaven, and He does … The rest of the story…
You can live forever, in paradise with your Creator, in a glorious body. So don’t worry so much about the body you have now which only lasts a little while. Pardon the abrupt way I jumped into this Biblical topic. But I just wanted to be sure you’re awake for this eye-opening information. Are you aware that you’ll get a glorious body when you’re … The rest of the story…
Maybe you’ve heard this: “let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die”. Or maybe you’ve heard another version: “eat, drink, and be merry…for tomorrow we die”. And “let us eat…” comes from the Bible. Did you know that? Paul wrote that first version in 1 Corinthians 15:29-34. He was talking about the effects of denying the resurrection of Jesus. He was saying that … The rest of the story…
Once you live beyond your childhood you acquire enemies. That’s a sad and pessimistic sounding commentary, but it’s true. It’s an occupational hazard of being alive, having opinions, and sharing your thoughts. You don’t have the same enemies as someone else, but the last enemy you will face is the same for everyone. Death. And, to be sure, the last enemy can sure be … The rest of the story…
If this whole story of how Jesus rose from the dead two thousand years ago is merely a fairy tale…a fable…a legend…then I’ve been duped, and I’ve been a false witness. You see…it’s like this…since I was thirteen I’ve been agreeing with the notion, and perpetuating the idea that Jesus was (and is) a real person. I’ve told people how He suffered a horrible … The rest of the story…
I have faith. Faith in God, in His Son Jesus, and in the Holy Spirit. But if these three don’t truly exist, my faith is in vain. So, the question arises…can I know they exist? I mean…really know? Well, the Bible shares the story, from several perspectives, of the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus. If that story is true, then He is the … The rest of the story…
In 1 Corinthians 14:1-40 the Apostle Paul goes in depth on the spiritual gift of tongues. My New King James Bible divides this passage into 4 sections…prophecy and tongues…tongues must be interpreted…tongues a sign to unbelievers…and…order in church meetings. On the surface it can seem a bit difficult to discern what Paul is talking about. But I believe all 40 verses are summed up … The rest of the story…
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 The Greatest of These Is Love I’m gonna show you how 13 is the luckiest number in the world. My proof is found in 1 Corinthians 13:13. There you’ll discover the core message of the whole Bible” “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three: but the greatest of these is love.” If you don’t believe the message of the Bible, … The rest of the story…
Tell me about your big ideas, dreams, and plans” and I’ll tell you about a more excellent way. Tell me about your awards, scholastic achievements, and trophies”and I’ll tell you about a more excellent way. Tell me about how you can speak three languages, programs computers, and engineer bridges”and I’ll tell you about a more excellent way. Tell me about your philosophical meanderings, your cataclysmic … The rest of the story…
