“Not that I have already obtained this, or am already perfect; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward…
And this good news of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the world, as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come (Matt. 24:14). The unchanging nature of the gospel is rooted in the character of God Himself, who is described as immutable. Malachi 3:6 states, “For I, the LORD, do not change; so you, O sons of…
And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing clearly the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God (2 Cor. 4:3-4). Understanding the Good News of Salvation,…
And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing clearly the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God (2:4:3-4). An Exploration of 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 Understanding the…
So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ: be reconciled to God (2 Cor. 5:20). The Call to Reconciliation In the journey of life, there are moments when we may feel distant from our Creator. Our connection with God can sometimes feel strained. This happens through the…
So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ: be reconciled to God (2 Cor. 5:20). Restoring Peace, Fellowship, and Purpose Through Reconciliation To “be reconciled to God” is to restore a broken relationship with our Creator, a relationship fractured by sin. It describes a profound journey. This…
“Do not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises” (Heb. 6:12) A Reflection on Hebrews 6:12 “Do not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” — Hebrews 6:12 The writer of Hebrews offers a timeless encouragement in a few but profound words. They urge us to…
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, on the basis of God’s mercy, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your reasonable act of worship. Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what…
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, on the basis of God’s mercy, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your reasonable act of worship. Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what…
