Love Unfeigned

"The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence." (Proverbs 10:11 NIV)   To fully understand the importance of this proverb and apply it to our daily lives, it's vital we examine its context within the broader text in Chapter 10. Context of Proverbs 10:11 Proverbs is a…

Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. - James 1:16-17 These verses may appear simple, but they carry profound theological and practical implications. For us to fully appreciate their …

John 6:63 is a verse from the Bible that holds profound significance and can have a transformative impact on how we live our lives.   Context   This verse is part of a discourse between Jesus and his disciples after significant events—the feeding of the 5,000, and walking on water. In this chapter, Jesus performs the miracle of mu…

Important Lessons the Young Minster in Ministry Should Know   1. Young men who want to do Christian ministry, be mindful of the theological views you hold. Check your ways by scripture and be taught by genuine mentors whose heart is for God. Don’t learn the wrong things, all in the name of I learned it from this famous pastor wit…

Verse 29 of Chapter 4 of the book of Ephesians, written by the Apostle Paul to the Ephesian church, holds deep insight into the power of our words and their impact on ourselves and others. It is salient to know its context to understand this verse and how we can apply its lessons to our lives. The Context of Ephesians 4 The book o…

And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. (1 John 2:3-5 KJV)  The book of 1 John was penned by th…