Protected: Journal – October 24, 2020
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Philippians
Philippians is an epistle of joy and encouragement that inspires its readers to focus their thoughts and actions on the pursuit of Christ. When our joy is threatened by adverse circumstances (chapter 1), disunity among people (chapter 2), the quest for accomplishments (chapter 3), or anxiety (chapter 4), this letter is a powerful tool that …
Live worthy of the Gospel
27 Just one thing: As citizens of heaven, live your life worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, in one accord,[f] contending together for the faith of the gospel, 28 not being frightened in any way by your opponents. This is a …
Prayers in Scripture
Prayers for the Saints 3 I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you,[a]4 always praying with joy for all of you in my every prayer, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. Philippians 1:3-5 9 And I pray this: that your love will keep on growing in knowledge and every kind of discernment, 10 so …
Who we are in Christ
Paul’s important expression “in Christ” and its equivalent (“in Him”) appears more often in Ephesians (35 times) than in any other New Testament book. The “in Christ” relationship that is available to every believer is rich and multifaceted: we have received every spiritual blessing in Christ (1:3), we were chosen in Christ (1:4, 11), we …
Protected: Journal – October 23, 2020
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Protected: Journal – October 22, 2020
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DISCIPLINE BRINGS FREEDOM
There is no growth in the Christian life apart from discipline and self-control (“discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness”—1 Timothy 4:7). Spirituality is not instantaneous or haphazard; it is developed and refined. For many people, the word “discipline” reeks with negative connotations. We often associate it with tyranny, external restraint, legalism, and bondage. But …
Protected: Prayer – October 21, 2020
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Protected: Journal – October 21, 2020
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