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Löhe on Ephesians 4:2

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. (Eph 4:2 NIV) Since we are called to unity, our life in communion has a common goal. That is why this apostolic instruction. It presupposes the love, … Continue reading

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Löhe on Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. (Gal 5:22-23 NIV) Nine fruits of the Spirit instead of one! They are all possible and really present in the Church. And each … Continue reading

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Löhe on Galatians 5:21b

I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. (Gal 5:21 NIV) “Those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.” (Gal 5:21b NIV) That’s like … Continue reading

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Löhe on 1. Corinthians 15:10

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them– yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. … Continue reading

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Löhe on 1. Corinthians 15:8-9

And last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born. For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. (1Co 15:8-9 NIV) … Continue reading

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Löhe on Romans 6,22a

But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God (Rom 6:22 NIV) It is something most glorious if one can say that about somebody. It demonstrates too that the liberation of Romans from … Continue reading

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Löhe on Romans 6,21

What benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of? Those things result in death! (Rom 6:21 NIV) St. Paul clarifies clearly what is past and what is present. The Christians were slaves of … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON JAMES 1:22

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (Jam 1:22 NIV) Is it possible to be a hearer of the word, but not do what it says? Does not the light and power … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1. PETER 2:25

For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. (1Pe 2:25 NIV) One soul after the other closes its ears to the voice of the hireling and listens more … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON EPHESIANS 5:4

Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. (Eph 5:4 NIV) How easily do we often overlook sins, sometimes even condoning them if not excusing them openly. That’s why we … Continue reading

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