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FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT vs WORKS OF THE FLESH.

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  FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT VS WORKS OF THE FLESH. In the book of Galatians, chapter 5, verses 22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. The apostle Paul lists these qualities as evidence of a life transformed by the Holy Spirit. Here’s a breakdown of each aspect of the fruit of the Spirit according to Galatians: Love: This refers to agape love, which is selfless, sacrificial, and unconditional. It’s the kind of love that seeks the best for others without expecting anything in return. Joy: This is a deep, abiding sense of happiness and contentment that comes from knowing and being in relationship with God, regardless of external circumstances. Peace: This is both an inner tranquillity and a harmonious relationship with others. It involves trust in God's promises and the absence of anxiety. Patience: Also known as forbearance or long-suffering, this is t...

MATTHEW 24 UNFOLDING BEFORE OUR EYES

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  MATTHEW 24 UNFOLDING BEFORE OUR EYES Jesus identified eight signs as “the beginning [i.e., the birth pangs] of sorrows” (24:8) that will precede His Second Coming. There will be: 1)         A great deception led by a rise of “false Christs” who will deceive many (24:5). 2)         Wars and rumours of wars” (24:6-7a) 3)          “Famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes” (24:7b) 4)         An increase in persecution, martyrdom, and hatred for believers (24:9-10) 13 Christians worldwide are killed because of their faith 5)         A great apostasy and falling away of pseudo-believers (24:10) 6)         An increase in false prophets who “shall deceive many” (24:11) 7)         An allure of sin that will diminis...

The Ten Commandments – a ministry of death and condemnation

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Before we start let's get the meaning of these two words Abolish  means to put an end to a system, practice, or institution. It’s about completely doing away with something . Fulfil , on the other hand, means to complete or accomplish something. It’s about meeting a requirement, demand, obligation, or expectation . In other words, to abolish is to  erase/ delete , while to fulfil is to  achieve  or  realize  an objective or promise Read this: 2 Cor 3:7-9 But if the ministration of death , written and engraved in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not steadfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance, which glory was to be done away:   The ministration of death is an expression Paul used to point to the Jewish religious system, this was fulfilled by Jesus’ death and could no longer grant life to those who practiced it. Paul names the commandments “the ministration of con...