Life At The Ridge

Do we desire the blessings and goodness of God? David gives us a good understanding of how to have the blessings and goodness of God in our life out of Psalm 34

Paul lists seven spiritual gifts here in Romans 12. In this list he tells us how to use them in humility.

How can we pray better? What examples do we find from Scripture that we can learn from?

We know we are to pray, but what does prayer do for the believer?

Paul charged Timothy to remain faithful no matter what. Are we remaining faithful to Christ and our testimony? How can we remain faithful?

In seasons of darkness and distress, trial and trouble what do our prayers convey to God? How do we express our heartfelt grief?

The trinity plays a significant role in our prayer life.

In Romans 12 we are called to change our thinking as concerning the grace of God in reference to our spiritual gifts. The gifts are to be used in humility. When we use our gifts in humility, it glorifies God.

Women keeping silent in the church? Is this a real command? What does it mean? Why does Paul talk about it in connection with spiritual gifts?

Christ is coming back and He is expecting us to persevere till He returns. How can we stay faithful? How are we to live the Christian life? Paul gives Timothy some instructions on how to remain faithful till Christ returns.

How is the church gathering to be conducted? How are the gifts to be used in the church service? Paul gives us some more principles for the worship gathering.

What is the purpose of tongues? Paul draws some truth from the Old Testament to help us grasp why God uses tongues as a sign.

What's the purpose of tongues? How are tongues to be used in the worship service? Tongues are beneficial but only if used biblically. Paul gives us some principles for worship out of I Corinthians 14.

What does Scripture teach about money? Paul gives Timothy some instructions about money to teach others in the church about.

Paul finishes his reason why love is paramount to spiritual gifts in vs 8-13. Love never ends.

Paul sums up his description of love in vs 7 with 4 characteristics of love. Are we living up to God's standard of love?

Paul is trying to help these believers at Corinth in understanding the purpose of love in using their spiritual gifts. In order to help the Corinthians,Paul describes what love is. Paul gives us two positive descriptions of love followed by seven negative descriptions of what love is not.

Paul instructs the Corinthian church on how to use their spiritual gifts. They are to be used in love. In this first part we will examine why love is important when using spiritual gifts.

Do you know how to recognize a false teacher or teaching? Paul gives Timothy some instructions on what false teachers look like and how to spot one.

God gives each person a function as a member of the body of Christ so it can function in unity through their spiritual gift(s). How does the body of Christ work? How can we have unity with such diversity?