The apostle Paul had just finished warning the Christians about “dogs” (false teachers, in particular the Judaizers, in context) who were trying to convince the Christians that they needed to be more like Jews and that they had to adhere to some of the liturgical and ceremonial and dietary laws of the Old Covenant, which … Continue reading For the Sake of Christ
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Look Out for the Dogs
“Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. “Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and … Continue reading Look Out for the Dogs
Signs of the Times
Based on what the Scriptures teach are the signs of these last days before the return of Christ, we as Christians should be careful that we are not being led astray by liars with seared consciences. So, again, please do not believe everything you hear or read or think you see, or everything coming from … Continue reading Signs of the Times
They All Seek Their Own Interests
Paul was in prison writing to the Christians in Philippi to encourage and to strengthen them in their walks of faith in Jesus Christ. And so he was giving them instructions and exhortations in Christian living. And then he said: “I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I … Continue reading They All Seek Their Own Interests
For His Good Pleasure
“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure” (Philippians 2:12-13 ESV). What does this … Continue reading For His Good Pleasure
The Name that is Above Every Name
“So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more … Continue reading The Name that is Above Every Name
But That We Should Also Suffer for His Sake
“Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be … Continue reading But That We Should Also Suffer for His Sake
Proclaiming Christ Out of Selfish Ambition
“Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will. The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely but thinking to afflict me in my imprisonment. What then? Only that in … Continue reading Proclaiming Christ Out of Selfish Ambition
Advancing the Gospel of Christ
“I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, … Continue reading Advancing the Gospel of Christ
We All Need Discernment!
“It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. For God is my witness, how I yearn for you all with the affection … Continue reading We All Need Discernment!
Run With It 