“But encourage one another every day, as long as it is still called “today,” so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” (Hebrews 3:13) Encouragement literally means to infuse with courage or put courage into. We all need encouragement and one of the best ways to know that you’ll receive is to be one that gives it at every opportunity. As we continue with the "one another" commands we find several in the book of Hebrews. Most Biblical scholars will... Read More
June 22, 2023
Build Up One Another
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“Therefore… build one another up, just as you also are doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11b) We need each other! This is God’s design not just for us as individuals but for us as disciples and believers united together as Christ’s Church. Everything stated in God’s Word needs to be tested to see if it is applicable for you as an individual person or to us together as a community of believers, i.e., The Church…or to both, which is often the case. If we apply things only... Read More
June 20, 2023
Encourage One Another
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“Therefore, comfort one another with these words.” (1 Thessalonians 4:18) “Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you also are doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11) The best place to find comfort, encouragement and strength is in God’s Word and by His Holy Spirit through other believers. Look for opportunities to instill comfort and courage as you build up others in the faith. We're going to look at another "one another" that's actually expressed twice near the end of Paul's first letter to... Read More
June 2, 2023
Brotherly Love for One Another
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“Now as to the love of the brothers and sisters, you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another;” Paul (1 Thessalonians 4:9) Real Love can only come from God as any other imitations fall short. Our “brotherly love” must be an overflow of His Agape (selfless, sacrificial, self-giving love that prefers Him above all else). We cannot love our fellow man and compromise God’s Love in any way. Seems that The... Read More
May 27, 2023
Overflowing Love for One Another
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“and may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;” Paul (1 Thessalonians 3:12) Only when we come to know Jesus as Savior and Lord can we truly increase and overflow in our love for others because He is The Source of Real Love! As your receive God’s love in Christ and build your relationship with Him the overflow of love impacts every other person and relationship in... Read More