Feb 25, 2015 | Christian Living, Church History, Philippians
In Paul’s final greetings to the church in Philippi, we are challenged to consider some things about the nature of the Gospel and the power of prayer: Greet every Saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you. All the saints greet you,...
Feb 23, 2015 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Christian Living, The Bible
I recall noticing how different life was after I came to know Christ as my savior when I was a senior in high school. Whereas before I had merely attended church, now my life had become integrated under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. I can readily confess to you...
Feb 19, 2015 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Christian Living, The Bible
There is a time for the voluntary laying aside of our rights and freedoms for the sake of others. Paul Relinquished His Rights The apostle Paul modeled this for the church in Corinth when he refused to accept money from them. He did this because they were accustomed...
Feb 11, 2015 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Christian Living, Culture
Our culture is especially competitive. At first glance, Paul’s message to the Corinthians seems to reinforce the competitive lifestyle that we have adopted here in the western world: Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives...
Feb 9, 2015 | Christian Living, The Bible
Give us this day our daily bread. Years ago, one of my seminary professors quite rightly pointed out that the Lord’s Prayer does not say, “Give us this day our daily cake.” The kind of bread that we buy in stores probably would not sustain life for...
