“If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, … Continue reading Irreverent and Silly Myths
God Desires All People to be Saved
“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, … Continue reading God Desires All People to be Saved
Who Walk According to the Example
“Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and … Continue reading Who Walk According to the Example
Until the “Finish Line”
“Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies … Continue reading Until the “Finish Line”
From God Alone Comes My Salvation
“For God alone my soul waits in silence;from him comes my salvation.He alone is my rock and my salvation,my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.How long will all of you attack a manto batter him,like a leaning wall, a tottering fence?They only plan to thrust him down from his high position.They take pleasure in … Continue reading From God Alone Comes My Salvation
I Count as Loss
“But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and … Continue reading I Count as Loss
Holding Fast to the Word of Life
“Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud … Continue reading Holding Fast to the Word of Life
Worthy of the Gospel
Paul (including Timothy) wrote to the saints (holy ones) in Jesus Christ who were in Philippi. He thanked the Lord for their partnership (fellowship, participation) in the gospel of Christ, and he spoke words of encouragement to them. And then he spoke to them about his own persecutions for the sake of the gospel, but … Continue reading Worthy of the Gospel
Love Contrasted with Hate
“For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. We should not be like Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own deeds were evil and his brother's righteous. Do not be surprised, brothers, … Continue reading Love Contrasted with Hate
Is Righteousness Our Practice?
“And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure. Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one … Continue reading Is Righteousness Our Practice?
Run With It 