The unity that the Lord desires is not about agreeing on everything. Our Lord created diversity, and the Church is where unity thrives in God-created and God-appointed diversity. The unity among believers is based on being different parts of Christ’s body with differing functions, gifts and abilities. We must be aware of the presence of the Head, Christ JesusContinue reading “The Foundation and Purpose of Unity in Christ”
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RSVP
Being invited to celebrate a feast with those who share a common love for the host should be an exciting and joyous experience. Consternation can arise when the invitee has (1) unresolved feelings between competing loyalties or (2) concerns about their capacity constraints. The host sets the terms (such as the venue, date, format, andContinue reading “RSVP”
How to Overcome? Philippians 4 (30 min)
Independence is celebrated today as a strength. The concept of total self-reliance is opposite to Biblical teaching (John 15:4-5). The Word of God clearly and repeatedly states that the source of the Christian’s strength is Christ Himself through the power available in the Holy Spirit. Secondly, fellowship with believers is indeed God’s desire for HisContinue reading “How to Overcome? Philippians 4 (30 min)”
What is Your Goal? Philippians 3 (22 min)
In my last post, I asked: Do you understand who Jesus Christ is from Father God’s view? The Father’s revelation of Christ is within God’s Word. It is important not to have someone else’s interpretation of who He is! What does God expect you to do with His Christ beyond believing in His message? PaulContinue reading “What is Your Goal? Philippians 3 (22 min)”
Who Is Christ? Philippians 2 (30 min)
In my last post, I asked: who is your God, and where are you on your walk of sanctification? Since the entire letter is focused on overcoming victoriously through the joy available in the LORD, this is an important question. If you are a believer who is agonizing over consuming anxiety, while there can beContinue reading “Who Is Christ? Philippians 2 (30 min)”
Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 5 (The Conclusion)
Chapter 5 concludes the Apostle’s letter to his family in Christ with encouragement that God-birthed faith in Jesus, the Son of God, overcomes all evil. It is this faith that is the victory because it culminates in eternal life with Father God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, and every believer that ever lived. With such an affirming letter about eternal life andContinue reading “Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 5 (The Conclusion)”
Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 4 (Against False Teaching)
There is an idiom that goes like this: “unable to see the forest for the trees”. In chapter 1 John 4, the Apostle John gives direction to see through a forest of various trees (so to speak) by simply looking up to the Source of life and love. Are you trying to sort out what’sContinue reading “Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 4 (Against False Teaching)”
Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 3
How often have people told you not to be concerned with your sin, or perhaps provided comfort by reminding you that a particular desire, behaviour, attitude or reaction is completely natural? Jesus came to deliver us from the penalty of sin. He also came to set us free from slavery to sin. So, what weContinue reading “Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 3”
Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 2:12-24
In 1 John 2:12-24, the Apostle John progressed in his teaching on the assurance of the believer by instructing believers to reject all that would detract from a growing faith in Christ and to apply the truth to all aspects of life. So, how do you know you are growing in your faith? What thingsContinue reading “Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 2:12-24”
Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 2:1-11
How many people say they “know” you? I’ve frequently heard people say they know another person, but based on their descriptions and actions, I doubted their level of intimacy with them. Knowing someone implies a form of relationship, and a relationship impacts those involved. Some assume they know someone based on facts they have obtained,Continue reading “Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 2:1-11”
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