49 Spiritual Maturity II

Paul had warned the doctrinally strong not to look down on the weak, and the weak not to condemn the strong. In spite of his warnings this was actually occurring, continues today and is an inexcusable sin. The apostle accusingly asks why one church member is sinning against another. These critics should bear in mind […]

48 Spiritual Maturity

Every believer will be judged by God alone (Romans 14:10); therefore, believers have no right to judge one another. Each believer is someone else’s servant that is, God’s servant. For the weak believer to condemn another is like becoming his master. He reverses the role since all believers are servants not masters. The strong brother […]

First Thessalonians 027 – Test All Things

https://slbc.org/sermon/first-thessalonians-027-test-all-things/?fbclid=IwAR0e9A_dd4AEBZnT6nl0OZRH2xrkm7AdlXEK5gdIkYNFtEFaqAMjjDOwRkE First Thessalonians 027 – Test All Things 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 • • May 28, 2023 • First Thessalonians     Notes     Slides  

46 Jesus is Our Example

In Scripture, light provides a very powerful image, for light represents all that opposes darkness and evil. We must utilize all given aspects of God’s light: 1. Jesus claimed to be the true source of guidance. We must follow Christ’s leadership and point people to God: “While ye have light, believe in the light, that […]

45 Love Fulfills The Law

Owe no man any thing means to not be in debt to anyone. In the previous verse the apostle had been explaining the allegiance we owe to the government because they have been ordained by the Lord to carry out the responsibilities of maintaining peace and punishing evil. He had particularly admonished Christians to pay […]