In this passage the Apostle Paul reminds us that we are “in Christ.” He further reminds us what that means in our relationship with the Lord and how we live out that relationship, living “in the world, but not of the world.” (1 John 2:15-17) He gives us 4 instructions on how we can exhibit the […]
This is the last article in the section called “Exalting God, Not Idols.” Those who persist in the dark lifestyle in the previous verses, must know they will not inherit the kingdom iof God (cf. 1 Cor. 6:9-10; Gal. 5:19-21). We might ask the question, “Do Christians fall into condemnation for these sins? Yes, they do. Remember Paul […]
In verse 4, Paul lists three sins that should never characterize the life of a Christian. These are; Filthiness Foolish Talking Jesting. Each of these can include what we might call sub topics. Denny Petrillo, President of Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver, Wrote the following, “All three of the words used here are unique to […]