The expression, “the body of Christ,” has become such a common name for the church that we may not reflect upon what it means for the life of the church. In 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, we have the most complete explanation of the similarity between the human body and the church. Both the human body and the church are unities made up of many diverse members. Therefore, the church needs all of its members, and the members need to function as a unity.
Ever since there began to be two groups preaching and baptizing, there were those who wanted to set up a competition between them. In...
One of the most prominent themes in James is human speech. While James mentioned the importance of controlling our tongues in James 1:19 and...
The ideal king’s marriage to the ideal bride not only teaches us about marriage but also about the relationship between God and his people.