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Tag Archives: Paul
Intro: Philippians
This is part 1 of a series in Philippians. Letters were written to individuals and churches for a number of reasons. Who were the Philippians and why was Paul writing to them?
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Tagged epistles, New Testament, Paul, Philippians 1, read and study the Bible
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Revealer of Mysteries and Secrets
Part 2 in the Daniel series. There’s a lot we can learn from Daniel about a right relationship with God. This sermon could easily have been titled “Be like Daniel.”
First Things First
The Apostle Paul reminds us to keep the most important thing most important.
All Things to All People
The Apostle Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians that he had become all things to all people. He was limited in the scope of his ability to really become all things. All of us fall short in being perfectly conformed to … Continue reading
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Christ-like Humility
In Philippians 2 the Apostle Paul challenges believers to be like minded with Christ who set the bar pretty high in terms of humility. Jesus himself taught and preached on humility. Our goal, just like Jesus and Paul, is to … Continue reading
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Resurrection Power
Apologies regarding the Easter sermon. Another person, with the best of intentions, stopped the recording and I didn’t realize what happened until the end of the service. So here is a summary of what you missed. The preaching of the … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 1, cross, crucifixion, Easter, Galatians 6, Jesus, Paul, power, Resurrection
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Adopted by God
Last week we said that living under the Law is like being kept by a guardian until coming of age. Today we see how Christ redeems us from the Law, allowing us to become children of God (and if children … Continue reading
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Tagged adopted, children of God, Christ, Galatians 4, God the Father, God's Son, Hebrews 1, heirs with Christ, Jesus, Paul, Romans 8
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Inheritance of Faith
As I’ve said, the theology is thick in the middle of Galatians. The promises made to Abraham were fulfilled in Christ. In the meantime the Law was given, not to make us to righteous but to act as a guardian … Continue reading
The Spirit Comes by Faith
As proof that we are justified by faith and not the Law, Paul asks by how we receive the Spirit. The Galatian Christians had already received the Holy Spirit by faith in Jesus Christ. There is no reason to go … Continue reading
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Called by God
Continuing in Galatians 1, Paul’s apostleship was not conferred by man nor did he receive the gospel from any man. Recall from Acts that Paul was called by God on the Damascus Road and had a personal encounter with Jesus … Continue reading
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