The Bible often uses metaphors to help us understand spiritual realities. Many metaphors are used to describe the church of Christ. In this first lesson of the series about these metaphors, we learn how the church is described as a kingdom and why we are no longer waiting for Jesus to establish His kingdom.
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The Bible has numerous metaphors for God's church. In this lesson we explore the metaphor of The Kingdom of God.
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Joy and happiness have similarities, but the differences are important. Joy is not just about circumstances. In fact, joy can be experienced in terrible circumstances. As strange as it is to think about that, the Bible gives us a clear picture of finding joy not in spite of our problems but within them. Redefining joy can help us create hope and find the joy of the Lord.
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Joyfully walking the Christian path requires focus on a specific vision and the strength to keep going when life becomes hard.
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This lesson from 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 explores what genuine spiritual transformation looks like. Paul celebrates the Thessalonians’ identity in Christ, their visible life change, and their role as an intentional example to others. We discuss how faith, love, and hope produce action and how our lives can inspire others to follow Christ.
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Many people think that God has no limitations, and that's true in some important ways. But the Bible actually teaches that God has limitations, and these are part of His nature. We understand a lot by considering these limitations.
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