I assure you before God that what I am writing you is no lie.
Summary: Paul’s affirmation of truth is a statement that triggers a lot of questions. How do we know Paul is telling the truth?
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I want you to know, brothers and sisters …
Summary: How we acquire knowledge is an involved process. Paul is expressing his desire that we share in knowledge that the Lord has given him.
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… and are turning to a different gospel— which is really no gospel at all.
Summary: Searching for truth doesn’t have to be a long journey. In fact, the destination is probably close at hand. At worst, it is as far as the nearest bookstore or computer. Simply open the Bible and begin to read.
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This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
Summary: Paul shares a touching little saying with us today the opens a door through time to give us a glimpse of the people in his world.
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(for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth)
Summary: Paul mixes metaphors and combines fruit with light. It works because the food value of this fruit is spiritual.
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… and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.
Summary: Speaking truth in love is not as easy as it sounds. Before we can speak truth, we have to know what truth is.
Continue reading “Ephesians 4:25b – Truth Teller”Genesis 1:27 – Happy 4th of July!
So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
Summary: What we believe has a big impact on how we understand our country’s founding documents.
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For we are God’s handiwork …
Summary: On reflection, my personal journey in this life has not been so different than the history of all that has happened before. There are patterns to human existence, and truths that cannot be changed. One of those truths is that we are created. Another is that our Creator is a loving God.
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… whoever is not against you is for you.
Summary: Satan is a masterful liar. He continues to confuse us about the truth to this very day.
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… they [false teachers] entice people who are just escaping from those who live in error.
Summary: Peter shows us where the false teachers ply their trade. Between those who live in error and those who live in Truth is a wilderness where the false teacher finds his victims.
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