In order to understand this part we have to keep in mind that the Jews of old did not believe that all people were sinners. They believed that only those people who did live strictly according to the law were sinners. Paul wanted to explain to them that no one is acquitted on the basis […]
Read moreFor many people the gospel is simply too simple. They want to know what the catch is. Many of us get calls from people promising you the moon and stars, just to be told at the end of the conversation that you first need to pay a lot of money. It sounds so good, but […]
Read moreOne time or another we all fall into the trap of sin – some of us more often than others – and then we struggle to get over it. I don’t know whether it is because we struggle to forgive ourselves or whether we’re simply disappointed, but it remains difficult to get rid of that […]
Read moreClick here to go to the Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:4-17 Sometimes it’s necessary for us to once again hear what the building blocks of our faith are. Paul is explaining to the Corinthians how much better the new dispensation is. The old dispensation was that of the law. God gave the law to Moses so […]
Read moreClick here to go to the Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 Every business has a primary focus. Pick ’n Pay sells food, McDonalds sells burgers, Edgars’ focuses on clothes, and if you’re building, Builders Warehouse is the one stop shop for building items. All businesses focus on a primary function and have a bunch of secondary […]
Read moreClick here to go to the Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 Let’s read this Scripture again: 6 What the majority of you agreed to as punishment is punishment enough. 7Now is the time to forgive this man and help him back on his feet. If all you do is pour on the guilt, you could very […]
Read moreClick here to go to the Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 Let’s read this Scripture again: 6 What the majority of you agreed to as punishment is punishment enough. 7Now is the time to forgive this man and help him back on his feet. If all you do is pour on the guilt, you could very […]
Read moreClick here to go to the Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 When Paul visited Corinth previously there was a man who said some nasty things about him. Many people were upset about what he had said and the congregation disciplined him. And some people were still angry at him. Paul corrects them: 6 What the majority […]
Read more