Then Some Christianity
The prodigal son decided he’d had enough fun when he didn’t have enough to eat. He came to his senses and said, “How many of my father’s hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!” (Luke 15:17). While he went hungry because of his sins,...
Savior
Savior “Why did my Savior come to Earth?” You may recognize this beautiful old hymn. The Bible answers this question clearly—Jesus came to fulfill the Law, establish His church, free believers from sin, reveal God’s love, bring comfort, and save the lost. His coming...
Longsuffering
Longsuffering is defined as: “having or showing patience in spite of troubles, esp. those caused by other people” (New Oxford American Dictionary). In his explanation of the words that are translated “longsuffering” in the Scriptures, W. E. Vine lists as synonyms...
Vessel Unto Honor
The people of God are called out [church] from the world, sanctified, separated unto God by faith. This is to be holy, called out from impurity to purity in Christ. We are to be vessels in a “great house” for service unto God (II Tim. 2:20-21). “A vessel unto honor”...