Playlist: chrestotes (#G5544) (topic)
The Mystery of Goodness
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Greek word *chrestotes* (G5544), often translated as kindness, represents a virtue that is distinct from *agathosune*, which is translated as goodness. While *chrestotes* embodies kindness in a more passive and limited scope, it reflects a gentle and benevolent disposition. In contrast, goodness as *agathosune* signifies an …
Seeking God's Will (Part Five): Goodness
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod employs goodness when He shakes us out of complacency and directs us toward repentance. God's goodness is there to take advantage of if we trust Him.
Manifesting Kindness
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe desperately need to internalize the godly traits of kindness, mercy, compassion, and tenderness, displacing the carnal traits of bitterness and wrath.
Titus (Part Seven): Maintaining Good Works
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEven though we are not justified by good works, good works are the honing process with which God perfects us in the life-long process of sanctification.
Time to Repent
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeGod usually grants abundant time for people to repent, but the recipients of this grace often interpret it as God's tolerance for their sin.