Philippians 3:15–16 Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you; however, let us keep living by that same standard to which … Continue reading →
Made in the image of God Now comes the wonderful part. We are made in Jesus’ image. Part of that is experienced as we grow up in the Lord and begin to be fruitful. The fruit of the Holy Spirit … Continue reading →
Philippians 3:9–11 That at the end I may be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in the Messiah, the righteousness from God that depends on … Continue reading →
The thoughts & intentions of the heart One of the first places I began to have an inkling of these things was studying what was required to enter the rest of God. The rest of God was presented to me … Continue reading →
Philippians 3:2–3 Watch out for those dogs, those evil doers who mutilate the flesh. For we who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Jesus the Messiah are the ones who are truly circumcised because we put no … Continue reading →
Though we believe it is true that you can be saved without what we now call the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, I’m not sure about that. It may well be true that this empowerment of the Holy Spirit is … Continue reading →
Verse 2:14–15 Do all things without murmuring or complaining & questioning or doubting, that you may show yourselves to be without blame, innocent and spotless children of God in the midst of a perverse and wicked generation, among whom you … Continue reading →
At this point in our Christian growth hopefully we begin to realize that though the Lord knows us entirely—we know Him relatively little. Our useful knowledge begins when we start asking, “How can I please the Lord?” Or better yet, … Continue reading →
Philippians 2:12 Therefore, as you have always obeyed, not only when I was there but also now that I am not, work out your salvation in deep reverence and careful caution Work out your salvation This is serious. You need … Continue reading →
Testing the spirits & reconnoitering the mindscape In a war you need to know what the enemy is doing. Not generally, as you know he is trying to damage, incapacitate, or kill you; but specifically, what is he doing in … Continue reading →