The power of the Gospel is so great that it takes people out of the kingdom of darkness and into the kingdom of Light. The Gospel, also known as the Good News, is the very foundation of Jesus’ message. As the Lord draws us to faith and deepens our understanding of the Good News, He …
Share in unity because Christ calls His people to bear one another’s burdens with generous hearts. Paul’s appeal to the Corinthians was not merely about collecting an offering; it was about building a community where love was shown through practical generosity. 2 Corinthians 8:13 Of course, I don’t mean your giving should make life easy …
When we give with willing hearts, it reveals a life transformed by the love of Christ. The Christian life is not just good intentions but faithful action. Paul commended the Corinthians for eagerly desiring to help fellow believers in need. Yet he challenged them to complete what they had begun and also sent Titus to …
Jesus’ generous example of coming to earth to rescue humanity offers a powerful meditation on what it truly means to give. His self-giving love reminds us that genuine generosity always flows from a willing heart. Paul makes clear that you cannot force generosity. 2 Corinthians 8:8 I am not commanding you to do this. But …
It is a gift from God to excel in giving and is the Lord’s desire for every believer. As Paul wrote to the church in Corinth, he told them about the wonderful work God had been doing in the churches in Macedonia. Although these churches were not rich, they gave generously, beyond what they could …
Paul wrote to tell the Corinthians to finish what you start. It seems the offering for Jerusalem had begun a year earlier. We can glean details from Paul’s first letter. 1 Corinthians 16: Now regarding your question about the money being collected for God’s people in Jerusalem. You should follow the same procedure I gave …
Paul explained that the Macedonian churches began by first offering themselves to God and then to their leaders. 2 Corinthians 8: 3 For I can testify that they gave not only what they could afford, but far more. And they did it of their own free will. 4 They begged us again and again for …
The question of physical vs. spiritual food is one every believer must ask themselves. What I am pursuing in life affects not only me but also those around me, especially my family. Food is one of our most basic needs. Every day, we think about what we will eat, when we will eat, and how …
Paul urges the church of Colossae to avoid the empty trap. He knew that believers must stay vigilant against teachings that sound appealing but lack the truth found in Christ. These teachings may look intellectually sophisticated, but they ultimately offer no foundation for life. They are empty. Colossians 2: 4 I am telling you this so …
Deep roots in invisible places determine a tree’s stability. We can only see the part of the tree above ground, but its roots go below the surface, where no one sees. In his letter to the church of Colossae, Paul encouraged the believers not only to accept Christ but to grow in their relationship with …