As in all of Paul’s letters, here too he is emphasizing that salvation is by grace and not by works. Doing so because the flesh naturally gravitates toward works when trying to attain anything.
So the problem with the flesh is that it works to attain what it wants. And not…
Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. Proverbs 12:16
I’ve always thought that the ancient adage “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” is a little overstated. Harsh words, name-calling, and insults…
Watchman: Daily Devotional
“From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked” (Luke 12:48).
The concept of “to whom much is given, much will be expected” implies that we are…
Free from sin
Is that even possible? Is there any scriptural basis for freedom from sin? Especially right now? While we are in these bodies? And what if we reject this? Does the scripture describe such a person?
I contend that it does. And when it does it makes it abundantly…