“I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there is quarreling among you, … Continue reading Are Church Denominations Biblical?
Songs
Strive to Enter that Rest
Context The writer of Hebrews, who possibly could be the apostle Paul, although it does not say, was writing to those who had believed in Jesus Christ, perhaps mostly to the Jews, and he was explaining to them the differences between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant and how that Jesus was the fulfillment … Continue reading Strive to Enter that Rest
Training in Righteousness
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV). When I was growing up, I was brought up under the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church denomination. If … Continue reading Training in Righteousness
Through Him Who Strengthens Me
“I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought … Continue reading Through Him Who Strengthens Me
What are You Thinking About?
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace … Continue reading What are You Thinking About?
Treat All People with Fairness
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will … Continue reading Treat All People with Fairness
Sanctification
I looked up the word "sanctification" today. It means the process of making or becoming holy, set apart, different from the world because we are progressively being transformed by the Lord into His likeness. And then I looked at four different Scriptures which define sanctification, or else the opposite of sanctification, and the results of … Continue reading Sanctification
One Day All This Will Be Over
“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 One Day All This Will Be Over
The Upward Call of God
Okay, so Paul spoke to the Christians in Philippi about how they needed to watch out for those who were trying to get them to follow after some of the Old Covenant liturgical, ceremonial, and dietary laws and restrictions, who were telling them that they must be circumcised (men only, I believe). And then he … Continue reading The Upward Call of God
For the Sake of Christ
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
Run With It 