The Hymn of Colossians
The Hymn of Christ in Colossians reveals Jesus’ preeminence as the image of God, Creator, sustainer, head of the Church, and reconciler of humanity.
The Hymn of Christ in Colossians reveals Jesus’ preeminence as the image of God, Creator, sustainer, head of the Church, and reconciler of humanity.
The names of God reveal His character and nature, such as Yahweh, Elohim, El Shaddai, Adonai, Jehovah Jireh, Jehovah Rapha, Jehovah Nissi, and Jehovah Shalom.
The gift of the Holy Spirit of divers kinds of tongues is a powerful tool for communication with God. Speaking in tongues is not just a babbling of random sounds, but a language of the Spirit that can help us pray and connect with God in a deeper way. This gift is given for the purpose of edifying the believer and building up the church in unity.
The story of Job teaches us to trust in God’s goodness and faithfulness in the midst of suffering, following his example of faith and perseverance.
This Bible Study delves into the Fruit of the Spirit known as temperance or self-control, and highlights examples of self-control found in the lives of Daniel and Joseph. It emphasizes the importance of exercising self-control in all aspects of our lives and encourages us to pray for God’s help in developing this fruit.
The gift of discerning of spirits is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and is essential for spiritual warfare. It allows believers to distinguish between what is of God and what is not. The ability to discern spirits can reveal the presence of good or evil and is exemplified in various accounts in the Bible. By exercising discernment, believers can avoid deception and live in alignment with God’s will.
This Bible study discusses the Fruit of the Spirit – Meekness, with examples from the lives of Moses and Jesus. Meekness is not weakness, but a strength under control, allowing us to remain calm and peaceful in difficult circumstances. It is a reflection of Christ’s character and can be cultivated through humility and service.
This Bible Study focuses on the importance of the Fruit of the Spirit: faith, also known as faithfulness. It explores biblical examples of faithfulness in both the Old and New Testament and emphasizes the need to remain faithful to God and to our relationships with others.
The gift of prophecy is a powerful manifestation of the Holy Ghost that brings revelation, edification, encouragement, warning, and prediction. It is an essential gift for the church and a means through which God speaks to His people. We should desire this gift and use it to build up the church and glorify God.
The Fruit of the Spirit – Goodness is a reflection of God’s character that should be evident in the lives of believers. It is more than just doing good deeds, but rather a transformational work of God in our lives. By imitating Christ and showing selflessness, we can cultivate the fruit of goodness in our lives for the glory of God.