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Introduction
Love is essential in our daily lives. The church in Corinth lacked love for one another which resulted in a plethora of problems in the church. Paul, who had founded the church in Corinth, wrote to them about the issues they were having. In his letter, one chapter stands out as the love chapter. The verses this article focuses on are from this special chapter and personifies love with statements characterizing love by what love is and what love is not. This article takes a close look at these statements about love found in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a and seeks to bring out the meaning of the original Greek words behind the Bible translations.
Read more: The Characteristics of Love: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a
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This article examines Genesis 2:24 with a view to what it means to newlyweds today. It investigates each clause so one can appreciate the verse and apply it to their lives and marriage.
For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh.
Genesis 2:24 (NASB95)[1]
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People routinely recommend the book of First John to those new to the Bible or new to Christianity as the starting place to read in the Bible. Yet many people find the first four verses difficult to understand. There are so many things going on in these verses that go unnoticed by many students of the Bible. In this solemn, yet emphatic but stately opening, one may read these verses without understanding the reasoning behind many of the things said or the effect they had on the original readers of the epistle because of their cultural distance from the New Testament.
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The passage of Colossians 3:12-17 is such an integral part of the book that is difficult to divide this section into a smaller unit to study. The context covers most of the book. Yet we learn so much by examining these few verses closely. Upon salvation we “put on a new self.” (Colossians 3:10) Then we put on 6 virtues.
Read more: Virtues for Our New Selves: A study of Colossians 3:12-17.
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Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you?
1 Corinthians 3:16 (NET) [1] [2]
Some of the wonders of the world, both modern and ancient, are structures people have built. Considerable pride of human accomplishment swells up within those who marvel at them. Indeed, they are impressive.
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Adoption explains much about salvation.
Understanding all that happens to a person and their soul upon salvation is a complex subject. Systematic Theology devotes a whole section called “soteriology” to it.
Read more: Adopted by God: As Viewed Through The Lens Of Ancient Roman Adoption Practices.