'Be Kind to One Another...' (July 1998)

July 1998
Volume 7, Number 7

In our bustling, impersonal society, kindness is a rarity, and acts of kindness have a great chance of making the news! This fruit of the Spirit often ripples out to touch the lives of those far removed from the original act. This world could use more godly kindness!  (CGG Photo)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
The Fruit of the Spirit:
Kindness

Kindness, the fifth fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5, goes hand-in-hand with love. It is an active expression of love toward God and fellow man. As we come out of this calloused world, we must develop kindness through the power of God's Spirit.

Ready Answer
The Oracles of God
by Charles Whitaker

Just what are the oracles of God mentioned in Romans 3:2? Charles Whitaker delves into both Testaments to show that they are the revelation of God to mankind. These oracles are the message that gives us instruction for salvation.

Prophecy Watch
Who Are the 'Guests at the Wedding'?
by Staff

The Parable of the Wedding Feast in Matthew 22 has raised questions about the identity of its symbols, especially the guests. Who are they? This article shows from Scripture they fit only one category of people throughout history.

Legacy
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God tells us that a good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children. What kind of legacy will we leave our descendants? Will it be just a material legacy of money and heirlooms, or will it also be a spiritual legacy of devotion to God?

WorldWatch
WorldWatch
by Staff

News, events and trends as they relate to Bible prophecy for July 1998.

Bible Study
Goodness
by Martin G. Collins

'Good' is a term we use very loosely, yet it is a major characteristic of God! It is defined in terms of what God is: absolute goodness! This study gives a general overview of this sixth fruit of the Spirit.