13 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe. What is our view of Scripture? Do we reallyContinue reading “14Jul2008 1Thess 2:13”
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13Jul2008 1Thess 2:5
5 You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness. I am always very wary of someone who is using too much flattery. If it sounds sticky sweet, I am always looking for the bee sting right around the corner. We can be honestContinue reading “13Jul2008 1Thess 2:5”
12Jul2008 1Thess 1:7
7 And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. Model believers are not those who have never been through suffering. On the contrary, those who have suffered the most and continued to grow in the faith are the kind of believers that we are to emulate. Anyone can claimContinue reading “12Jul2008 1Thess 1:7”
11Jul2008 1Thess 1:5
5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. The authenticity of the message being preached can be validated by the presence over time of these three elements. There must beContinue reading “11Jul2008 1Thess 1:5”
10Jul2008 1Thess 1:3
3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. Faith led to work, love led to labor, hope led to endurance. The outworking of the Christian faith is not a mysterious process. When someoneContinue reading “10Jul2008 1Thess 1:3”
9Jul2008 Col 4:12
12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. What a noble prayer request that he offered! This life of prayer that Epaphras practiced is anContinue reading “9Jul2008 Col 4:12”
8Jul2008 Col 4:6
6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. I don’t know about you, but sometimes the words that come out of my mouth are not a good reflection of Jesus. I am not even talking about foul language. I am talking aboutContinue reading “8Jul2008 Col 4:6”
7Jul2008 Col 3:21
21 Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. Fathers can have a greater influence on the outcome of children than we thought. Studies have shown that the relationship of a father to their children is key to their successful transition to adulthood. If fathers are absent or disengaged from their sons,Continue reading “7Jul2008 Col 3:21”
6Jul2008 Col 3: 18-19
18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. I happen to think that men and women are different, that we have different areas of struggle and different weaknesses as a result of Adam and Eve’s sin choices. Here isContinue reading “6Jul2008 Col 3: 18-19”
5Jul2008 Col 3:15-16
15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitudeContinue reading “5Jul2008 Col 3:15-16”
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