Sermon on the Mount: True and False Disciples – Matt. 7:21-23
True and false disciples are distinguished, not by their church activities, but by whether or not they are doing the Father’s will.
Love
This covers posts that relate to the general topic of love. God’s love is a distinct topic.
Faith, Hope, and Love – 1 Thessalonians 1:2
Is the church you are a part of known by your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope?
Faith and Love that Spring from Hope – Colossians 1:4-5
The church at Colossae was known for their faith in Christ and love for other believers. And those had sprung from their gospel hope.
Calling Down Fire From Heaven – Luke 9:51-56
While we might sometimes want to call down fire from heaven onto our enemies, following Jesus example of love is better by far.
Love Your Enemies and Pray for Them – Matthew 5:43-45
Jesus teaching was often quite contrary to the convention wisdom of the day. And none more so that to “love your enemies and pray for them.”
Delivered From All My Fears – Psalm 34:4
What is your greatest fear? Seek the Lord’s help in overcoming it. And he will deliver you from that fear, replacing it with his peace.
Follow the Way of Love: the Most Excellent Way
The 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians describes the most essential element of our Christian walk; the way of love. Without it, nothing we do has value.
God Has Love, Even for the Gentiles – Acts 11:18
In the world of the New Testament, Gentiles were non-Jews, outside of God’s love. In your world today, who do you consider to be a Gentile?
Over All These Virtues, Put on Love – Colossians 3:14
There are many attributes that should characterize the life of the believer. But over all of these, we are told to put on love. Love ties them all together.
Love Abounding In Knowledge – Philippians 1:9-11
Is your love abounding in knowledge that would give you insight into discerning God’s will for your day-to-day life? That is Paul’s prayer.
Serve One Another in Love – Galatians 5:13-14
We have been set free from the law. But not to do whatever we want. Instead, we have been set free so that we can humbly serve one another in love.
Rooted and Established in Love – Ephesians 3:17b
Paul prayed that we would be able to grasp and know the extent of Christ’s unknowable love. But first, we need to be rooted in love.
