In his letter to the saints of Galatia, Paul wrote that “they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham” (Galatians 3:7). Despite their worries that they might not receive the same blessings because they weren’t literal blood descendents of Abraham, Paul’s teachings indicate that all those who accept Christ and His
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In 2 Corinthians 8, Paul talks about the importance of helping those who are less fortunate than ourselves. He begins the chapter talking about the church in Macedonia and how the members there take care of each other, sharing their wealth with the poor. Extending this comparison, Paul talks about Jesus Christ and His wealth.
Paul’s letters overflow with joy in the promise of resurrection and redemption. In 2 Corinthians 5:17-18, Paul wrote, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus
Paul’s writings to the Corinthians express the significance of Christ’s resurrection: “If Christ be not raised, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain…If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are…most miserable” (1 Corinthians 15:14, 19). His resurrection, and the gift of our own, are a central tenet
One of the common threads that unites the chapters of this week’s “Come, Follow Me” lesson is Paul’s celebration of the freedom the Gospel brings. In these six chapters, he uses the words “liberty” or “free” six times, variously emphasizing the importance of not allowing our freedom to get in the way of others practicing
When Jesus Christ visited ancient America after his resurrection, he took time to heal the people, bless their children, and pray for them. The people who heard Jesus pray on their behalf bore record that “The eye hath never seen, neither hath the ear heard before, so great and marvelous things as we saw and
In Romans chapter 8, Paul tells the Romans about the blessings that come with following Christ’s gospel. The gospel of Jesus Christ comprises five parts: faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. While seemingly simple, life has a way of complicating what it means
In his epistle to the Romans, Paul teaches believers about the purpose behind outward rituals, particularly those associated with the law of Moses. Their intent is to draw the heart and mind toward Jesus Christ, though that significance may be lost in the routine if we are not intentional about remembering. This idea was taught
In Acts chapter 26 Paul shares his witness of Christ’s suffering for our sakes and of the redemption that is promised through the Savior: “Christ should suffer…that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people” (Acts 26:23). Speaking to his son Jacob, the Book of
This week’s “Come, Follow Me” talks about Paul and his companions’ missionary work. Paul’s commitment to the gospel is one of the great miracles of the New Testament. Although originally an unbeliever and even a persecutor, Paul was converted after experiencing an extraordinary vision and healing. These events led him to become a great missionary,