Paul “stood in the gap.” A heresy was threatening the churches in Galatia that was so powerful that even Peter and Barnabas were swayed by its influence. What Paul did can tell us a lot about the importance of standing firm against false teachings and standing up to protect God’s people.
This prayer from Jesus is the longest recorded in the gospels. Often referred to as the high priestly prayer, Jesus spent the time before His arrest praying for you and me. So what did He have to say on our behalf?
Amazing Grace is such a powerful song that even pagans will tear up when they hear it. What is the message in this song that can speak to the hearts of people who don’t understand what Jesus did?
Paul writes that we should imitate our Heavenly Father like children. How does a child imitate their parent, how can we “imitate God” and what difference can that make to our witness as Christians?
The first chapter of Ephesians is dedicated to telling the Christians there how pretty they are to God. Why would Paul spend all that ink and paper on this topic? And what can that mean to us?