“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness…” (Galatians 5:22) We are now to take on and bear another fruit of the Spirit; that is, “goodness.” The Greek word is “agathōsunē”; the state of being good, … [Read more...]
The Beloved’s Response; His Second Step
Beginning with Song of Solomon 5:2, the Beloved is implementing his Plan of the Recovery of his Bride’s communion. In verse 2, the Bride uses the phrase “I sleep”; which speaks figuratively of her leaving her assigned post of her diligent efforts to … [Read more...]
The Bride’s Reply
“I have put off my coat; how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet; how shall I defile them?” (Song of Solomon 5:3) In this entire episode, beginning with Song of Solomon 5:2, the Beloved is revealing to the Bride – not that she doesn’t love her … [Read more...]
The Fruit is Love
Our study on “fruit bearing” continues. We now come to the part of our study where we learn what kind of fruit we should be bearing as a professing Christians. What is this fruit? Before we discuss the fruit that we should be bearing, it must be … [Read more...]
The Beloved’s Request
“Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: for my head is filled with dew, and my locks with the drops of the night.” (Song of Solomon 5:2b) Here the Beloved is using the figurative language of being barred from her presence by a door; … [Read more...]
Do You Love Me?
“…Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? …” (John 21:16) This question that our Lord asked Peter was probably the most important question Peter had ever been asked. Likewise, it is probably the most important question you will ever be asked. Here, … [Read more...]
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