The Fruit of the Spirit – Faithfulness
“But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23). In his commentary, Galatians For You, Timothy Keller describes faithfulness this way: “Pistis = faithfulness, loyalty, courage, to be utterly reliable and true to your word. Its opposite is to be an opportunist, a friend only…
Read MoreThe Livability of Christianity
In biblical Christianity, the belief is that God exists and that life extends beyond the grave. The purpose of life is to establish an enduring personal relationship with God, which extends into eternity. Moral values and duties are grounded in the character of God, who is loving, just, kind, generous, and faithful, providing a basis…
Read MoreThe Science/Faith Link
Several years ago I proposed to a friend that science and personal faith are mutually supportive. I discussed the purpose of our science/faith blog and our goal of demonstrating that science discoveries strengthen personal Christian faith. My friend stated that the relationship of science and faith was an unusual link. He echoed the sentiments of…
Read MoreWho is Jesus Christ according to Matthew?
Who is Jesus Christ? The entire Bible is centered around Him, and the four gospel accounts – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John – describe Him in detail as they chronicle His life and teachings during His time on earth. While each gospel describes Him accurately, they each point out different aspects of His teaching, character,…
Read MoreJesus: The Servant of God
Each of the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) focuses on Jesus from a slightly different perspective. They include or exclude details about His life as they paint their own particular picture of who Jesus is. It has been suggested by many scholars that the picture painted by Mark is of Jesus as the…
Read MoreThe Gospel of Luke: Encountering Jesus This Easter
One of the things I love about the Gospel of Luke is how he presents Jesus in such a personal way. He includes a number of details and stories not found in the other Gospels that give us a glimpse of how Jesus personally sought after those around Him. As the only one to recount…
Read MoreBelieve That I Am
The Gospel is the Holy Spirit’s presentation of the person and work of Jesus Christ to humanity. The advent of Christ ushered in the long-awaited Promised One. Although Israel had cried out for many years for the Messiah, they did not recognize His arrival. One of the most sobering passages in all of Scripture is…
Read MoreHow Does God Give Your Life Value?
Ed. Note: this article is excerpted and slightly modified from our series, “Does God Exist?” Dr. John Ankerberg: You say that if God does not exist, then life has no ultimate value. Explain. Dr. William Lane Craig: By value I mean good and evil, right and wrong. And the claim here is that if there…
Read MoreThe Fruit of the Spirit – Goodness
“But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23). In the Bible Knowledge Commentary, Donald Campbell suggests “Goodness may be thought of both as an uprightness of soul and as an action reaching out to others to do good even when it is not deserved”…
Read MoreThe Fruit of the Spirit – Kindness
Kindness is a virtue that we often associate with good deeds and positive actions. It’s a simple act of treating others with respect, empathy, and compassion. But kindness is much more than just a moral principle. It is a spiritual fruit that can transform our lives and the world around us. The fruit of the…
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