We have finally reached the end of chapter 4! Paul gives us incredible insight into what it means to be a mature believer and accountable to the body of Christ. It is God’s purpose for all of us to be conformed to Christ and become mature believers. John explained that there are 3 basic maturity … Read more
Paul challenges us in 1 Corinthians 4:14-16, to be equipped to be spiritual “fathers & mothers” to assist younger believers to grow in Christ, and equip them to engage in the ministry of reconciliation — 2 Corinthians 5:17-21. V.16 culminates the treatise in a simple term — follow me. Philippians 4:9 and 2 Timothy 2:2 reinforce … Read more
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It is not a popular study to go through so many verses that warn us about how the world hates Jesus Christ, and in turn hates us because of our association with him. We see persecution so infrequently here in the states, that when it is revealed through a news story, it is almost unbelievable. Then, we are reminded, in … Read more