Believe & Receive
This is the question that must be answered by everyone.
This is the question that must be answered by everyone.
Unity of the faith is a strategic goal of God for His children. More than a goal, it is accomplished in the heavenly realm. Here in this temporal terrarium however, we live under the shadow of death. We live under “the law of the fall.” Consequently, unity requires the Holy Spirit energizing gifted members of the body to function together as they are designed to do.
I don’t know about you, but I am very glad that Father saw to it that each of us individually has gifts that fit us. The body, we are told, has many parts and every part has its function and is valuable and useful.
I’m not an evangelist. I’m awkward at it and it simply doesn’t fit me. I’ve met people who are evangelists, and they seem to be at ease in that role. For sure, they are gifts from God Nevertheless, I too am a gift from God—as are you.
Giving gifts is a way in which we demonstrate Love like Father.
Receiving gifts is a way in which we respond to Love.
Righteousness is a Gift The Law was given by Moses. Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. In fact, Jesus is full of grace and truth. He is the way, the truth, and the life. Jesus is the irrevocable gift of the Father, the good tidings of great joy for all people. You can’t work…