The Nature of Biblical Edification First Thessalonians 5:11 says, “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” What does it mean to be edified? Without doing a scientific survey, my guess is that most … Read More
Abounding in Hope “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope” (Romans 15:13). I don’t know that there is any … Read More
Seeking Peace through Self-Control Have you ever done something good only to be blindsided by others questioning your motives? On the light side, what if you purchased some low fat strawberry ice cream for your spouse knowing she really likes … Read More
Prince of Peace Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. Matthew 10:34 The most common question about this verse which I as a preacher … Read More
Peace and Holiness Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14 Jesus said that the peacemakers will be blessed (Matt. 5:9). The Holy Spirit commanded us to be at … Read More