Philippians 2:1-4 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition … Continue reading If Any Fellowship with The Spirit
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Test and Prove What is Best
The Context The apostle Paul was writing to the church (to the saints in Christ Jesus) in Philippi. And he was writing to encourage them in their walks of faith in obedience to the Lord because of their partnership in the gospel of Christ. And what was the gospel message that Paul preached? He preached … Continue reading Test and Prove What is Best
The Fruitless Deeds of Darkness
Ephesians 5:11-17 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “11Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 12For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 13But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself. 14So it is said: “’Wake up, … Continue reading The Fruitless Deeds of Darkness
Deceivers Among Us
Ephesians 5:1-10 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children, 2and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God. 3But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, … Continue reading Deceivers Among Us
Don’t Believe The Lies!
Ephesians 2:1-10 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, 2in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience. 3All of us … Continue reading Don’t Believe The Lies!
Our Faith in The Lord Jesus
Ephesians 1:15-23 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “15For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a … Continue reading Our Faith in The Lord Jesus
According to God’s Plan
Ephesians 1:3-12 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. 4For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love 5He predestined … Continue reading According to God’s Plan
Pleasing God or Humans?
Galatians 1:10-12 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “10Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. 11For I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached was not devised … Continue reading Pleasing God or Humans?
Many Turning to a Different Gospel
Galatians 1:3-8 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “3Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. “6I am amazed how … Continue reading Many Turning to a Different Gospel
False Apostles Teaching Cheapened Grace
The apostle Paul was writing to the church in Corinth. He was concerned that they were being led astray by false apostles to reject the truth of the gospel and to embrace the lies, instead. And it appears that these false apostles were leading the people to reject Paul and the gospel of Christ. And … Continue reading False Apostles Teaching Cheapened Grace
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