The Threefold Temptation: A Study of 1 John 2:16
John warns believers against the lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and pride of life — the three avenues of worldly temptation that are not from the Father.
Series
Filled with the Spirit: A Study of Ephesians 5:18
Paul contrasts drunkenness with being filled by the Holy Spirit, calling believers to a life of spiritual fullness and surrender.
God’s Faithful Way of Escape: A Study of 1 Corinthians 10:13
This study explores Paul’s assurance that no temptation is unique and that God always provides a way of escape, enabling believers to endure faithfully.
The Vanity of Love for Silver: A Study of Ecclesiastes 5:10
This study explores Ecclesiastes 5:10, which teaches that the love of money and abundance never leads to satisfaction, but only to futility.
Content in Christ: A Study of Hebrews 13:5
This study explores how Hebrews 13:5 calls believers to freedom from the love of money and a life of contentment, rooted in God's unfailing promise to never leave us.
The Blessing of Giving: A Study of Acts 20:35
Paul quotes Jesus to remind us that giving brings greater blessing than receiving. This post explores the context and application of this counter-cultural truth.
The Glory of Overlooking an Offense: A Study of Proverbs 19:11
Proverbs 19:11 reveals that true wisdom and honor are found not in demanding our rights, but in the patient ability to overlook offenses and respond with restraint.
Slow to Anger: Wisdom from Ecclesiastes 7:9
The Preacher warns that hasty anger is the lodging place of fools, calling us instead to patience and self-control as marks of true wisdom.
Anger and the Heart: Understanding Matthew 5:22
In Matthew 5:22, Jesus reveals that murder begins not with the hand but with the heart, calling His followers to address anger and contempt at their root.
The Wisdom of Patience: A Study of Proverbs 14:29
Proverbs 14:29 reveals a profound truth about emotional self-control, teaching that patience reflects deep understanding while a quick temper exposes foolishness.
Putting Away the Old Self: A Study of 1 Peter 2:1
1 Peter 2:1 calls believers to strip away sin—wickedness, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander—as a prerequisite for spiritual growth and authentic community.
Grace-Filled Speech: A Study of Colossians 4:6
Paul instructs believers to let their speech be always gracious and seasoned with salt, enabling them to answer each person appropriately. This verse challenges us to speak with kindness, wisdom, and intentionality in every conversation.