Saints are called to settle disputes inside the family and to treat their bodies as the Lord’s. Washed, sanctified, and justified, they now live by the Spirit and honor God with both actions and desires.
Bible Themes and Doctrines
Saints are called to settle disputes inside the family and to treat their bodies as the Lord’s. Washed, sanctified, and justified, they now live by the Spirit and honor God with both actions and desires.
A tolerant church had learned to be proud of what grieves God. Paul calls them to remove old leaven because Christ our Passover has been sacrificed, so that holiness and hope can flourish together.
In Revelation 2:14, Jesus addresses the church in Pergamum and warns them, “Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols and committed sexual immorality.”
In Revelation 2:18-29, Jesus addresses the church in Thyatira, and among His rebukes is a stern warning about a woman referred to as “Jezebel.” The text states, “Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophet.
Scripture calls every believer to holiness and offers mercy for every sinner who turns to Christ. With creation order and the Spirit’s power, the church holds truth with compassion and walks the narrow road that leads to life.