Source: https://ift.tt/2SzfZVy Today: [Ephesians 1:] The Fullness of Him in Us: In Ephesians chapter 1 we are introduced to a church that represents the high water mark of Christian maturity and experience for all time. The Ephesian church was the antithesis of the pollutions found in Galatia or Corinth. They were a rare and unique […]
READ MORE Source: https://ift.tt/2EgZtXb Today: [Galatians 6:] When and How to Correct Others: In the final chapter of Galatians Paul gives instructions regarding the correction of others. There will always be those around us who fall short of our perceived expectations and standards. What we do next and how we handle such situations bears heavily on what […]
READ MORE Source: https://ift.tt/2QwZo7o Today: [Galatians 5:] The Poisonous Influence of Religious Legalism: In ch. 5 of Galatians Paul calls on the Galatians to defend their liberty in Christ. There is always going to be some influence in our lives seeking to impose some religious expectation on us. Paul warns us that adopting a performance-based approach to […]
READ MORE Source: https://ift.tt/2E08MKd Today: [Galatians 4:] Are You Set as a Son? In Galatians 4 Paul speaks of being adopted in Christ. Do you understand what the scriptural concept of adoption is? It has little in common with the practice of adopting orphans as we know it today. Paul’s contention in this chapter is that we […]
READ MORE Source: https://ift.tt/2U1ycN8 Today: [Galatians 3:] Moving from Law to Grace by Faith: In Gal. 3 Paul speaks against the mesmerism of religious legalism and proclaims freedom and blessing over the Galatian believers that has nothing to do with earning or being good enough. In Christ, the law has worked its work to bring us to […]
READ MORE Source: https://ift.tt/2P9siWm Today: [Galatians 2:] Delivered From Religious Expectations: In chapter 2 of Galatians Paul recounts the controversies that took place in Jerusalem when he visits there after 14 years. He was expected to defer to the racist and legalistic attitudes of the church there which he refuses to do even to the point of […]
READ MORE Source: https://ift.tt/2BDzWFa Today: [Galatians 1:] Make Your Calling and Election Sure: In Galatians 1 Paul begins by reciting his testimony to the Galatian churches in his letter. He has things to deal with in their midst and wants to establish his authority to speak over them, an authority that doesn’t originate with man but with […]
READ MORE Source: https://ift.tt/2FGqLaH Today: [2 Corinthians 13:] Giving Others a Clean Slate: In the concluding chapter of 2 Corinthians Paul prepares the people for his arrival and third visit among them. He has heard many controversies are taking place. Informers have told him many things, and he wants to help restore the church to its original […]
READ MORE Source: https://ift.tt/2AnDTfi Today: [2 Corinthians 12:] What was Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh? In 2 Cor. 12 we find Paul disclosing profound visions and visitations from God. He also discusses what we know as his “thorn in the flesh.” Much theology springs from this passage of scripture. Do you have a thorn in the flesh? […]
READ MORE Source: https://ift.tt/2r0w62F Today: [2 Corinthians 11:] The Pedigree of an Apostle. In Corinth, the validity and authenticity of Paul’s calling are brought into question. He answers his detractors with a recitation of his apostolic credentials. What about your own life or the church you attend? Would your pastor? Would you accept an apostolic ministry if […]
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