The way from where we begin to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ passes through the ministry of the word.By Rubén Zartman

The recollection that his sufferings were for God's glory enabled the Lord Jesus to press on toward his approaching hour.By Rubén Zartman

The rod from Jesse's stem is abundantly equipped by the Spirit of the Lord for all his messianic ministry and righteous judgment.By Rubén Zartman

From the mediatorial fullness of the risen Christ, he supplies to every member of the church a gift with which to commune with Christ in service of others.By Rubén Zartman

Although the Assyrian will lift up his rod, God calls on his people not to fear because a remnant will return to God.By Rubén Zartman

The unity of the church is based on and distantly reflects the unity of the Godhead.By Rubén Zartman

Assyria's arrogant boasting against the sovereign Lord will meet its fitting end as they are set on fire by God's holiness.By Rubén Zartman

To a remnant out-of-step with the prevailing society, Zephaniah issued a call to be ready for the coming judgment by seeking the Lord to find salvation.By Rubén Zartman

Should the anointing of the sick mentioned by James be practiced by churches today?By Rubén Zartman

Paul exemplifies the humility and gentleness he calls for as a response to the wonderful calling of God.By Rubén Zartman

By Rubén Zartman

Paul's elevated prayer ends in praise to a God who is beyond all our conceptions, but who gives us purpose, value, and function in Christ.By Rubén Zartman

Micah vividly sets out that God is incomparable in the righteousness of his judgment and in the glory of his mercy.By Rubén Zartman

God will relent from his purpose of judgment when we repent of our sins.By Rubén Zartman

The love of the Christ received into our hearts by faith is the solid platform and nourishing soil from which we are ultimately inducted into the fullness of God.By Rubén Zartman

In praying for the Ephesians, Paul requested the Spirit's strengthening for them to equip them for Christ's residence in their hearts by faith. Such a bold prayer was only possible because Paul measured his prayers by God rather than by himself.By Rubén Zartman

Paul confidently prays for glorious things for the Ephesians because God is his and their Father, and they belong to the family of God.By Rubén Zartman

Paul again summons the Corinthians to cultivate Christlikeness by a mature understanding as well as by ineptness in evil.By Rubén Zartman