2 Thessalonians 1:3-4 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “3We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing. 4That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of … Continue reading Perseverance in The Faith
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Putting on a Performance
1 Thessalonians 4:1,3-8 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us…” “3For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; 4each of you must … Continue reading Putting on a Performance
Judging Others Unjustly
Colossians 3:12-15 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “12Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14And over all these virtues put on love, which … Continue reading Judging Others Unjustly
Following the Right Examples
Philippians 3:17-21 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “17Join one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set for you. 18For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19Their end is … Continue reading Following the Right Examples
Watch Out for Those Workers of Evil
Philippians 3:2-4 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “2Watch out for those dogs, those workers of evil, those mutilators of the flesh! 3For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh— 4though I myself could have such … Continue reading Watch Out for Those Workers of Evil
If Any Fellowship with The Spirit
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
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!
