Some perceive Paul’s teaching about the law’s insufficiency and the fact that we are not under the law to mean that God’s desire is for the New Testament believer to view the law negatively. However, Paul also taught that the law is NOT sin, and that it IS holy, spiritual, and good. Interestingly, Jesus said that His mission was to come to FULFIL the law and Paul taught that we could and should do the same.
From a holy heart comes holy actions and as a result of holy doings come holy feelings. Anything else is a counterfeit holiness.
The teaching set forth in Matthew chapters 24 and 25 is commonly identified as the Olivet Discourse and contains a detailed explanation of the end-times.
Abiding in Christ is for all believers but it is especially important for those who minister to others. What is it? How do we practice this abiding? Do you abide in Christ?
Are you able to concentrate on the task at hand? Jesus expected His disciples to have this trait.
Are instruments allowed in the worship service? What should be the purpose of the music in a worship service? All of this and more is covered in this article.
