Peter exhorts Christians to put a lot of effort into showing love for one another twice. The Greek term ektene, which means "fervently," describes the muscles of an athlete putting in extra effort to win a race. According to Peter, Christians ought to put this "above all." A disciple of...

It was revealed from the beginning, and Jesus testified to it, that God established marriage as a covenant between a man and a woman. It is much more than a secular social contract. Marriage is to be honored by each spouse toward the other as well as by the community...

“This mystery is profound . .” These words of Paul emphasize the importance of the lesson he is teaching. Let’s go back and see what he said in regard to how Christ loved the church. We read that he gave himself up for her and cleansed her with the water...

In Ephesians 5:18-21, Paul delivers a profound message that transcends the simple admonition against drunkenness; he invites us to a life controlled not by substances, but by the Spirit of God. This passage, while often cited in discussions about the consumption of alcohol, dives much deeper into the essence of...