From Ephesians 6:1-3, Proverbs 1:1-9, and Genesis 2:24, we put together an overall structure for parenting: the first stage of teaching first-time obedience, the second stage of teaching wisdom, and the third stage of independence. In every stage, both our children and we need to rely on God’s grace as the process exposes the bent of our hearts.
In his familiar opening greeting, Paul covered essential truths of the Bible in just a few words.
Saul’s two acts of foolishness contrasted with his son’s two acts of faith, and they changed the course of history.
Because God sent his Son for the salvation of the nations, the church sends its sons and daughters to take the message of his...