“…be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil” (v 19). Explore, think about, build on, market and be intentional about what is good, looking and moving forward. Glad that as a church we have turned around and are being wise about what is good. Paul is
Continue readingIn Christ Jesus, then. I have reason to boast of my work of God”. We should not boast about our work. Sharing the Gospel 101- “I will not venture to speak of anything except what has been accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obey God…” (v 18). Our
Continue readingRegarding food, sacred days, and probably clothing and other similar things, Paul says “…keep between yourself and God”. When we embrace cultural heritage it’s something to watch out for “Each of us will be accountable to God” (v. 12). Therefore, 1) Let’s not be judgmental (vv. 4, 13), 2) Let’s
Continue readingMoney, prestige, status, and power do not reveal that we live honorably. Let’s not be deceived by those who show off. Only those who put off the works of darkness and put on the Lord Jesus Christ live honorably. We discriminate each other in different ways by education, social status,
Continue readingHow to discern (find out) God’s will that is GOOD and ACCEPTABLE and PERFECT?-One of the questions frequently asked (FAQ). First, “present your bodies as a living sacrifice, HOLY and ACCEPTABLE to God” (v. 1). Second, “be transformed by the renewing of your minds” (v. 2). “…in Christ we who
Continue readingWe were once disobedient to God. We are saved now only because of God’s grace, kindness, and mercy. We have to appreciate Paul’s passion for his people. He’s trying to use even envy to motivate them towards salvation (v 14). I am amazed at God’s passion for the people of
Continue readingIf we really want people to be saved, we have to do two things. The first and the foremost is prayer (v. 1). Next, proclaiming Christ and His Word (vv. 14-17). Confessing and believing that Jesus is Lord would lead to salvation and justification. We should proclaim Christ so that
Continue readingWe attain righteousness through faith because “for our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that we might become the righteousness of God” (2 Corinthians 5:21). Therefore, let us put off the filthy rags and put on the breastplate of righteousness. This chapter is a
Continue readingA good question to ask ourselves: Where do we set our mind? On the things of the flesh or on the things of the Spirit? “To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace” (v. 6). Jesus fully
Continue readingWe have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit (v 6) V.22 “delight in the law”. If you are a sinner you disobey the law. The equal and opposite error is those who obey the law for salvation. No difference Paul
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