Godliness and Ungodliness
We know the difference by testing things against Father’s character. We are helped by the descriptions of His character we find in the Scriptures.
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EPHESIANS: Walking in Style
Removing the filthy rags of self-effort that we previously wore and replacing them with the gleaming white garments of righteousness changes our appearance. Far from looking like destitute and homeless vagrants, we are now clothed with bespoke, stylish, designer clothes. Our new look is described in the reminder of chapter four.
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You are That Free
You are so free that Paul had to address with the Corinthian church the idea that everything is permissible.
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Perfect You
Perfect You In Jesus, all the fullness of the God-head dwells bodily. (Colossians 2:9)He is the image of the invisible God. (Colossians 1:15) This is another way of saying that He is God. One thing we can be sure of is that God is perfect in every way. (Matthew 5:48)If He were not perfect, He…
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Godly Conduct
Godly Conduct Some think that because I focus a lot on the love of God and our identity in Christ that I am neglecting godly conduct or that I think it’s okay for us to sin. Let me be crystal clear. It is not okay for the holy and righteous children of God to sin….
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Why Behave in Godly Ways?
Why we Should Behave in Godly Ways We are called to godly behavior. Titus 2:11-12 tells us that grace teaches us to deny ungodliness and live godly lives in the world. Ephesians 2:10 says that we are Father’s workmanship created for the good works He prepared should characterize our lives. The motivation that drives us…
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How We Live to God
How We Live to God Romans 6:11 “So you too, consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.” (NASB 2020) Galatians 2:19 “For through the Law I died to the Law, so that I might live for God. (NASB 2020)” Before we were saved, we lived to sin. Sinfulness,…
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His Work, Your Benefit
His Work, Your Benefit You were crucified with Christ.You were buried with Him.You are risen with Him. So, look for those things that are of the Kingdom. Desire those things that are of that place where Christ sits at Father’s right hand. Don’t live a life consumed by chasing after temporal earthly things. Why would…
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How to be Like God
And there you have it. The impossible way that you can be like God.
