While some Jews miserably blew their opportunity to help rebuild Jerusalem’s wall, many stepped up despite having no prior experience in getting their hands dirty. On the same token: how have you, Christian, gotten your ‘hands dirty’ in the biblical building up of other believers?
Peter was not casual or dismissive about false teachers, but instead spoke of their effect on the church like we would describe a terrorist attack today!
Jerusalem’s still-present inhabitants had become accustomed to the destruction around them, but Nehemiah determined to rebuild the city’s wall, as God had brought him back to do.
The apostle’s last will and testament was not “please remember me fondly and say nice things about me,” but rather “remember what you were taught so that you will not fall but stand in faith.”
The apostle’s last will and testament was not “please remember me fondly and say nice things about me,” but rather “remember what you were taught so that you will not fall but stand in faith.”
Romans 13 instructs believers regarding things to remember about God and government, things to avoid during an election cycle, and things to practice during an election cycle.
After telling what believers received from God at salvation, Peter moves to telling what this requires of them. Peter says, “Let the following pursuits consume you daily!” There is nothing passive about Christianity.