Tag Archives: gentleness

Put On… (Colossians 3:12-15)

It is said that a tradition sprang up, in the early years of church history, concerning the garments worn following baptism.  The historian Philip Schaff wrote, “During the week following, the neophytes wore white garments as a symbol of purity” … Continue reading

Posted in christian growth, Endurance, Forgiveness, Humility, Love, Mercy, Textual study, Word Study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Misused Passages (Part 1)

There are certain passages which are commonly misused.  I am speaking of passages which are misused by brethren, not the passages which are misused by the world at large.  These passages are sometimes used as crutch passages, to support a … Continue reading

Posted in Bible Study, Ethics, evangelism, hermeneutics, Soul Winning, Word Study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Fruit of the Spirit

The vast majority of the book of Galatians has as its concern the false teachings of Judiazers.  However, it is almost as if Paul in the fifth chapter, pauses from this emphasis to say, “You know, you have other problems … Continue reading

Posted in Holy Spirit, Textual study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Keeping Unity

The church is composed of those of different geographical origins, cultures, ethnicities, educational achievements, occupations, and even hobbies.  How can true lasting unity be maintained? I would suggest that it is possible for true Biblical unity to be maintained, if … Continue reading

Posted in baptism, Chruch, Doctrine, Faith, Fellowship, Hope, Textual study, Unity | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment