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Gospel Living

“But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith, so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of

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Gospel Comfort

“For I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be

Philippians Study

Gospel Motives

“And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will. The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here

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What He Did for Us

“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

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Circumstances Equal Opportunities

“I want you to know, brothers that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in

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Thoughtful Prayers

In ministry, as well as life, people who develop programs or businesses, mentor others, or invest in something will often find themselves reflecting on those things and people. In the introduction to the epistle to the Philippians, Paul found himself reflecting on the church he helped to plant. In his

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Thankful Unto God

The average number of people that we interact with on a daily basis is probably larger than what many think. All the people you speak to at work, home, church, the store, gas stations, and online are a part of your life, and the number of those people could be

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Influential Ripples

The actions we do every day have a great effect on all the people around us, influencing them in a positive or negative way. Remember as a kid when you would throw things into a puddle of water or skip a rock? Every time the force from the rock hit

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Founding Actions

In the 16th chapter of Acts, the apostle Paul, along with Silas, Timothy, and Luke, travel to the city of Philippi to spread the Gospel message. Before this took place, Paul had in mind to travel to Bithynia, but he was prevented by the Holy Spirit and commanded to go

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Obligations

The word obligation has taken on a negative connotation within the younger generations. Obligations are seen as restrictive, striping one of desired freedoms and opportunities. Today, we are moving away from the idea of certain responsibilities being legitimate. In marriage, spouses no longer need to focus on the emotional stability

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Holy Action

In Exodus 20, the Ten Commandments were given to the children of Israel. They were meant to be followed as God's moral directive for the people who were to represent the one true God among the nations. This revelation set them apart. They were to be as "

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Praise Him

In times of struggle, suffering, and pain, one of the last things people seeking counsel want to hear is the command to praise God during their circumstances. As fallen humans, we love to play the victim and look for sympathy. We let our emotions drive us towards the way of

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Listen, Receive, Verify!

Mass media has been both a blessing and curse for the church. The Gospel message has reached more people than ever before, and the Bible is at the fingertips of everyone with a phone. Along with the spread of the truth, false doctrines have grown. Charlatans have stepped into the

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O.D.D. Theology

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" - Psalm 133:1 Unbelievers reject the truth of God for a number of reasons. Despite being unable to understand the word because it is spiritually discerned (1 Corinthians 2:14), unbelievers often point

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Head On

Out in the country, we have an old saying about getting to the point of a matter. You might hear it when a kid begins to give a long explanation or string of excuses to his parents. You might hear it when someone is simply trying to dodge an issue

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Sharpened Just Right

Turning a plain block of wood into a beautiful piece of art or a practical utensil brings great joy to a woodturner. To know the creation is something that will be appreciated makes the time spent on it worthwhile. Before any undertaking, however, a woodturner knows that all his tools

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Providential Comfort

Recently, I was told that an old friend of mine had a major stroke. He was paralyzed suffering from a state of immobility. My heart felt sad at the news of his paralysis for he loved to teach the truth of God's grace, to disciple men, and debate

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The Foundation of Responsibility

Mankind, in their fallen state, has forgotten their first responsibility. They know that responsibilities exist in today’s fast-paced, non-stop society, and they choose whether to fulfill, neglect, or ignore them. Nevertheless, too many people fail to comprehend the foundation on which all responsibilities and moral actions are based; too