With the Spiritual Blessing of Fruit, Christians Receive Nine Gifts
In sharp contrast to the works of the flesh and vile human activities, Galatians Chapter 5 describes the fruit of the Spirit, some of the most sought-after qualities of life. The context is walking by the Spirit in obedience to the Word of God as opposed to walking according to selfish cravings.
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King Herod and the Herodian Dynasty
There were five Herods active in Bible times: Herod the Great, Archelaus, Antipas, Agrippa I and Agrippa II. The lives of John the Baptist, Jesus Christ, the Apostles and all first-century Christians were affected in some way by these notorious men.
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