Just as light "exposes" things that were hidden in the dark, the Christian is to "expose" sin and avoid it. The passage is metaphor and not simile - Christians are not merely "like" a light; they ARE the light. Part of a year-long series in Ephesians chapters 5 and 6.
Christians must live by a higher moral standard. Part of a year-long series in Ephesians chapters 5 and 6.
An amazing story in the Bible that most people do not know much about. In the days of King Saul, the Philistines are aggressively taking over Israel. (This is before we are introduced to David.) Saul's son Jonathan decides to attack a garrison himself with only his armor-bearer at his side. It is a turning point in the war with Philistia. But most remarkable is that Jonathan refuses to let the victory be easy in any way but relies on the LORD to deliver him.
'Making our calling and election sure.' The last in a six-part series in 2 Peter chapter 1.
The Bible encourages us to be fruitful and effective but it also warns us if we lack in these things. Continuing a six-part series in 2 Peter chapter 1.
As a Christian matures, the way he or she acts should change. Continuing a six-part series in 2 Peter chapter 1.
As a Christian matures, these things need to change inside. Continuing a six-part series in 2 Peter chapter 1.
Beginning a year-long series in Ephesians chapters 5 and 6.