Because of Jesus, we have peace with the Father. He died in our place. He took the wrath of God on our behalf, nailing it to the cross. And he overcame death, he rose from the dead, so we can confidently say, I am saved. I am safe. Jesus is my rescue.
We were made for Gospel friendships. This looks different from what we imagine. Gospel friendships are ones of sacrifice, love for others, and honor.
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Jesus tells us that He is the way, the truth and the life. Because of Him, and through him we have the entrance to the Father.
In my Biblical Hermeneutics class at Southern Seminary we were presented with the following question: "When is it most appropriate to present this one big story (The big picture of the Bible: Creation-Fall-Redemption-New Creation)?" Read my answer.
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In Christ, we are called to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling. What does that mean?
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The Buyi Project was a not for profit fair trade small company that partnered with a women in China from the Buyi people group. Naomi was her English name, and she handcrafted notebooks that we sold in the United States.
Our life should be one of humility. We should look to ways that God is working in our brothers and sisters, and mention it to them. Our goal should be to lift others up.
Paul was writing Philippians from Prison, and could say that what he was experiencing was producing something good.
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As we grow in our love for God, this produces knowledge and discernment, which in turn produces fruit of righteousness in our life.
Paul wrote this letter to those who were saints. Saints were not only the overseers and deacons, but were the whole church. Everyone who is saved by the work of Jesus.