"Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Paul begins this epistle with a biographical argument (1–2) that affirms the divine origin of his apostleship and his message of the gospel of grace in contrast to the distortion of the gospel by false teachers. He recounts how God gave him the message of justification by faith in Christ and how this was confirmed …
At least three potential causes: A consequence of personal or community sin A consequence of being a Christian A consequence of the fall. A direct result mankind’s decision and action – the fall The climax of Genesis 1 was the creation of the man and the woman, and the climax of Genesis 2 was the …
Psalm 32 Key Point: Acknowledge my sin to The LORD and do not cover up my iniquity and receive forgiveness and the joy that comes from being in right relationship with the LORD. Of David. A Maskil. 1 How joyful is the onewhose transgression is forgiven,whose sin is covered!2 How joyful is a person whomthe Lord does not charge with …
First Corinthians is a very practical treatise on the application of Christian principles to a wide variety of personal and corporate issues, including the need for unity rather than divisiveness in the body of believers, church discipline for sexual immorality, the problem of litigation between believers, counsel concerning marriage, liberty regarding doubtful things, public worship …
The God of hope 13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 CSB The God of Peace 33 May the God of peace be with all of you. Amen. Romans 15:33 CSB The First …
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