Some thoughts on Scripture

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Pressing Ahead

Philippians 3:13-14--"Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." When Christ calls us to be... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, May 5, 2014

The Condescension Of Christ Jesus

Philippians 2:6-8--"[Christ Jesus], being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, May 4, 2014

The Call Home Does Not Come Until It Is Time

Philippians 1:21-24--"For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell. For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Nevertheless to... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, May 3, 2014

The Whole Armor Of God

Ephesians 6:10-13--"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 2, 2014

The Marital Balance Prescribed In Scripture

Ephesians 5:22-23,25,33--"Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body.... Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her..... Nevertheless let... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Clearing All Accounts, One To Another

Ephesians 4:25-26--"Therefore, putting away lying, 'Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,' for we are members of one another. 'Be angry, and do not sin,' do not let t he sun go down on your wrath." Paul here is addressing the issue of anger or dissension, but he is also making specific... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

He Is Boundless And Able

Ephesians 3:18-20--"[That we] may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height--to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled will all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do exceedlingly abundantly above all that... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Four Corruptive Influences

Ephesians 2:1-3--"And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 28, 2014

Christ's Personal Delivery Of The Truth To Each Believer

Ephesians 1:13--"In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise." There is one truth, and it is borne by Jesus Christ. But He reveals it multiple times, each time a personal... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, April 27, 2014

The Faith And Fellowship That Sustain

Galatians 6:9-10--"And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore as we have opportuinty, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith." It can be thankless and anguishing when trying to help someone who... Sign in to see full entry.

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