For the Love of God-Don Carson (August 3)
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Beloved child of God, listen to your Father's heart and his ways for you in Galatians 5:22-23,25. "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control... Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit."
Some people feel less loved when they hear God loves them for his own sake. But in fact his love is greater for us when he loves us that way.
Read more: God Loves Us More, When He Loves Us for His Glory by John Piper
Editors' Note: In a season where every day seems to bring a new assault on traditional Biblical views, there are nonetheless a whole new generation of young pastors preaching orthodox biblical Christianity and seeing their churches grow exponentially because of it. The Christian Post has picked but a few of scores of pastors enjoying the favor of God in this way, in an effort to find out what about the Gospel resonates in today's generation.
Read more: An Inside Look at a New Generation of Pastors: Matt Chandler
My answer is a cautious yes: "background information" (which I prefer to call the historical context) is sometimes necessary for understanding the Bible accurately.
Read more: Is 'Background Information' Ever Necessary to Understand the Bible? by Andy Naselli
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