Our righteousness does not only exceed the righteousness of the Pharisees, but even the righteousness of angels.
Our righteousness does not only exceed the righteousness of the Pharisees, but even the righteousness of angels.
One of the most common heresies found in Charismatic Churches is the Kenosis Heresy. In order to defend Christians ability to perform all the signs and wonders that Jesus did, Charismatics insist that Jesus “emptied” himself of his divinity during his earthly ministry. It’s a common, but serious, misunderstanding of Philippians 2.
It is noble to aspire to the office of an overseer in the church, and it is likewise noble to aspire to the office of a magistrate in the civil realm.
1 John 1:9 says, “IF we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive…” So the question is this: Do Christians remain unforgiven by God until they confess their sins?
The Church is a gift being given back and forth from the Son to the Father, and the Father to the Son. This glorious story is about God, first and foremost, not you.
The vast majority of Americans are undoubtedly rich, especially when compared to the rest of the world. But what makes this nation so wealthy?