In the final of the seven letters in Revelation 3:14-22, Jesus addressed the church in Laodicea, which had no redeeming qualities. He described the church as lukewarm. It is remarkable that Jesus explicitly expressed his love, humbled himself to show his love, and promised the most exalted privileges to this, the worst of the seven churches. In other words, this letter shines with God’s grace and love toward sinners.
The parable often called the Wheat and the Tares gives hope that one day all will be made right.
Children should obey their parents in the Lord while their parents nurture them in the education and correction of the Lord.
After three chapters describing God’s work in the church, Ephesians has three chapters that describe how we live up to our high calling as...