Because there’s been a bit of a lapse in our study, I thought it best to review what we’ve learned so far before moving forward. I would encourage you to follow along in your bible. In Colossians 1:1-2 we saw how Paul, the author of this letter, represented himself as “an apostle of Christ Jesus.” […]
Every day we are bombarded with negativity. News and social media feeds continually gnaw at us to focus on the bad things going on in the world and our lives, and if left unchecked this can have a serious impact on our ability to trust God and be joyful in every circumstance, as we are […]
Last time we saw how the Apostle Paul gave us examples of who to follow and mimic in our Christian walk (Phil 3:17). Starkly contrasting these, we are now faced with a description of those we must not follow or imitate. In Philippians 3:18-19 Paul wrote, “for many walk, of whom I often told you, […]
In case you haven’t noticed, no one is perfect. Shocker, right? So what model can believers use to gain and maintain a solid foundation of faith in a an evil world? Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us. Philippians 3:17 NASB As Paul […]
Coming out of an appeal to believers to press on toward the upward call of Christ, the Apostle Paul gives an exhortation for his readers to act with the same heart and mind he has, with a life focused on living for God. Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and […]
Last time we learned even more about Paul’s stand against a self-righteous, legalistic faith, and how he counted all the worldly possessions and accomplishments he’d racked up as nothing but dung (Phil 3:7-10). In our passage here, we get more to the heart of Paul’s reasoning and where he had his mind set. that I […]
As the world becomes more and more perverse each day, Christians must remain strong and united in the faith. The call to live differently from the unsaved permeates the Bible. God commanded His people, whether it be under the old covenant or the new covenant, to be separate – holy – from the world (cf: […]
Each of us should carefully consider our heart and motives in ministry work. Are we in ministry to be in the spotlight, gain notoriety, or even become wealthy? Or is our attitude one of a true servant of Christ and His gospel, which is humble, giving, and unpretentious?
Coming into Thanksgiving, we enter the ‘holiday season’ where there is an intentional emphasis on joy, happiness, and family. But as we all know, this season can also be stressful, overwhelming, and even lonely. This often stems from the secular expectations the world puts on us or that our fulfillment is coming from the wrong […]
We are at war. Each of us a soldier in the battle of good vs. evil. Thankfully our Commander in Chief has given His soldiers all that we need to be victorious, but it is upon us to take up our gear daily as we go to the front lines. Therefore, take up the full […]