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January 25, 2015

Living in Holiness (part 2)

Living in Holiness (part 2)

The Holy Spirit through the Holy Scriptures is God’s instrument to make us holy (John 17:17).

January 18, 2015

Living in Holiness (part 1)

Living in Holiness (part 1)

As those made in God’s image and indwelt by God’s Spirit, we are to reflect him in purity, goodness, mercy, and holiness.

January 13, 2015

Titus 1

Titus 1

Paul, writing to Titus, gives him instruction as he serves churches on the island of Crete. His job is “putting what remained in order” (1:5) after Paul has left. This involves appointing elders (1:5–16) and teaching the believers how to follow Christ in daily living—“what accords with sound doctrine” (2:1–3:11).

December 28, 2014

Stir Each Other Up

Stir Each Other Up

Following Jesus Christ involves a responsibility to and for our brothers and sisters in Christ.

September 7, 2014

The Great Divide (part 1)

The Great Divide (part 1)

Paul would soon be assaulted and arrested. This was not evidence that he ignored the Spirit, but that he was at the Lord’s disposal. Success was not to measured by how many in the city embraced his message, but in how faithful he remained to his Lord.

August 24, 2014

Paul’s Ministry of Encouragement (part 3)

Paul's Ministry of Encouragement (part 3)

Jesus’ example of shepherding sets the standard for church leadership today. Paul’s instruction on tending to the flock is just as important today as it was to his first century audience.  Part 1 Part 2

August 17, 2014

Paul’s Ministry of Encouragement (part 2)

Paul's Ministry of Encouragement (part 2)

This ministry of encouraging and edifying is given to and expected of all believers in every age (Eph 4:15–16; 1 Thess 5:14). Listen to part 1 here.

August 3, 2014

Paul’s Ministry of Encouragement (part 1)

Paul's Ministry of Encouragement (part 1)

We are not here just to “meet ’n greet,” but to edify and encourage. We should invest greatly in the spiritual health of each other by sharing burdens, praying, talking, correcting, and loving the body.

July 20, 2014

Holiness in Hurt

Holiness in Hurt

Personal suffering serves as a divine catalyst for personal holiness. “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” (Matt 6:13).

June 1, 2014

I in Them

I in Them

Jesus had promised that the Holy Spirit would be given and “be with you forever” (John 14:15). Jesus called his disciples to abide in him (John 15:4–5). Now he prays for them to be preserved. It is comforting that he never leaves his own, for he is “in” us now and we will be with […]

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