When Paul said “all seek their own” in Philippians 2:21, he didn’t mean every person in existence. It was a figure of speech…sort of like how we might say “all our friends are going to the game”. We don’t necessarily mean every friend we have or have ever had. So Paul was talking about some he thought he might choose from…someone he could send … Read the rest…
Christians need to “shine as lights in the world” because, as you may have noticed, it’s getting darker and darker with each passing day. If we’re rejoicing in our own Christian love but keeping our lights under baskets, can we truly say we have Christian love? I don’t think so. And here’s why. Think, for a second, about how you came to know Jesus … Read the rest…
Is there a way to be both humbled and exalted? There sure is. The “humbled” part is something you can do. In fact, true humility should come from you and not be forced upon you. The “exalted” part will be done by God for those who love Him. Just think…a reward of exalted, eternal life, and we did nothing to earn it except love. … Read the rest…
Are we Christians having the same love? Are we “being of one accord, of one mind“? I have to say I don’t see it. I look around and see Christians in confusion and discord. The Apostle Paul, who suffered time and time again for his faith in Jesus, mentioned in Philippians 2 that it would bring him consolation, comfort, and joy if he could … Read the rest…
We can be stronger and more than conquerors when we work with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel. Do you find yourself listening to preachers, or teachers, or wonderful Christian speakers…and getting all pumped up from the message…only to fade fast when you go back to your daily life? When that happens, you’re probably leaning on your own understanding and strength. … Read the rest…
Can you know that you know? Are you confident of your deliverance from this mean world into an eternal paradise? Do you have earnest (diligent) expectation and hope about anything? Does the boldness of any absolute truth have a place in you? Well, you can answer “yes” to these questions if and when you learn to trust in the supply of the Spirit of … Read the rest…
“My chains are in Christ”…sounds like a prison. Right? And why would anyone actually desire to be in chains? Of course, this is a metaphor used by Paul in Philippians 1:12-18 to describe how he is bound to Christ and how it brings confidence…both to him and to those who are paying attention to him. He wants the Philippians to see how the terrible things … Read the rest…
