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). It appears Paul is admonishing … Continue reading Work Out Your Own Salvation
Tag: Biblical Christianity
But God
And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out … Continue reading But God
“We Know”: Certainty In Our Beliefs
Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an … Continue reading “We Know”: Certainty In Our Beliefs
Mourning With Hope.
Mourning with hope. How can mourning be hopeful? But the Bible says exactly that, believers must "sorrow not...as those which have no hope". ...sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him … Continue reading Mourning With Hope.
Exulting In Christ
Have you been in a situation where someone you admire, respect or look up to makes a statement that takes you by surprise? A statement that makes you think probably success and fame has gotten into their head. Some of the disciples of Jesus might have had that experience. In John 6, Jesus engages in … Continue reading Exulting In Christ
Grace and Truth 