The Bible is not just ink on a page—it is living and active. But its power is not unlocked by intellect alone. It is the Spirit who opens our eyes, softens our hearts, and gives us understanding. Without Him, we cannot see; with Him, the Word becomes life to us.
Salvation is the beginning, not the end. We are called to grow up into Christ—to become spiritually mature, rooted in truth and bearing fruit. Maturity comes not just with age, but with obedience, discipline, and walking daily with the Lord.
We may plant. We may water. But it is God alone who gives the growth. Spiritual progress is not a result of human effort alone—it is the work of the Spirit. We must be faithful in our calling, but always recognize that the results belong to God.
Scripture warns us repeatedly—false teachers will arise, and their condemnation is certain. They twist God’s Word for selfish gain and lead many astray. But God is not mocked. Their end is destruction, and their judgment has been long prepared.
The church is called to be holy. When a professing believer refuses to repent, we are not to tolerate or excuse the sin. Paul instructs us not even to eat with such a one. This isn't cruelty—it’s love. It’s a call to serious, restorative discipline that guards the purity of the church and the soul of the sinner.
Scripture is clear—we are not called to judge the world, but those within the church. God judges those outside. Our responsibility is to keep the body of Christ pure, holding one another accountable in truth and love, not expecting unbelievers to live by standards they do not yet believe in.