Examine Yourself
The consistent teaching of Scripture is that faith in Jesus Christ is unto something. And while we all know that faith leads to eternal life, some of us may not realize that eternal life begins now and that it bears fruit and gives evidence of itself in how we live. We begin a series of readings from our book, The […]
Seek the Mind of Christ
Cowper on Paul on Preaching (17) For “who has known the mind of the LORD that he may instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ. 1 Corinthians 2.16 For Paul, to live was Christ (Phil. 1.21; Gal. 2.20). Thus, to minister the Word of Christ involved thinking Christ’s thoughts after him, using the mind of Christ to minister the Word of Christ to […]
Faithful in Christ
Introduction and Purpose: Colossians 1.1-18 (1) Pray Psalm 46.1-3God is our refuge and strength,A very present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear,Even though the earth be removed,And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;Though its waters roar and be troubled,Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Sing Psalm 46.1-3St. Chrysostom: We Have Not Known Thee As We […]
Run with Endurance
Everyday Christianity: Spiritual Life (4) …let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus… Hebrews 12.1, 2 Number our daysSpiritual life is life in Jesus Christ, our risen and reigning Savior and King. We are in Him and […]