Favoritism

Peter Preaches to Cornelius Household - Acts 10:34 – 10:48 (commentary)

God makes it clear through Peter’s teaching that the Good News of Christ is for everyone (vv. 34-35). We should never allow culture, prejudice, geography, economic situations or educational levels keep us from telling others about Christ. In every nation there are people who are …

Beware of Personal Favorites - James 2:1 – 2:9 (commentary)

God doesn’t play favorites. The Christians in the early church evidently were having a problem of showing favoritism. James is saying that there is no place to pick and choose with the wrong motives, with our self-centered desires in mind. In this chapter he gives five reason …