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9:2). He had shut himself up in here, at his place of work, and avoided moving around camp at all. (2Cor 1:14). When cloud and storm are breaking,

—Hess. Those were the last words of Boris Kornfeld.

David Guzik: But let each one examine his own work: Instead of deceiving ourselves, we must take a careful and a sober examination of our works before God. To be God’s house, then, means to persevere in quiet confidence, knowing that one has matter for pride in the Christian hope.

The Master of the House may place you in a very small dark corner, and on a very humble stand, but some day, as He passes by, you shall light His footsteps as He goes forth to seek and save that which is lost. Philippians 2:8 says that Jesus looked like a man outwardly. Parents, you are responsible to apply God’s Word to your children’s lives.

As they conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ (1:27) by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit and intent on one purpose they will make his joy complete or full (2:2). Does your faith cost anything?

Henry Morris comments: For thousands of years, including today, the name Israelite or Jew has been a reproach and a byword in all nations. Believers should be like the veritable "energizer bunnies" as portrayed in the classic Eveready battery commercial! So he held forth the Word of life.

The negative usage tends to be about oneself and to involve elements of comparison with other people. You could call today’s generation “crooked and perverse,” just as Paul described his own generation in Philippians 2:15. Paul says we are to be without grumbling and disputing and instead be blameless, innocent and above reproach. Reprinted by permission. Is your life a channel of blessing? For all the world to see . The mission of the three brethren would be to ensure that the collection was prepared by the time that Paul got there. The watching world will see He loves them Much like any teacher with a student or any parent for their child, there is the desire for the child to do well because it is best for them, but when they do well, it is also a source of a proper pride for the teacher or parent. 2:15). Refrain (MacArthur, J: 1Corinthians. That is the same desire that any good pastor will have toward those he has ministered. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I buffet my body and make it my slave, lest possibly, after I have preached to others, I myself should be disqualified.

Instead, do what Jesus commanded: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). We live in a dark world that desperately needs to see the light of Jesus Christ.

1Co 11:2; 15:2; 1Th 5:21; 1Ti 1:19; 3:9; 2Ti 1:13). Not their knowledge, but their character made them the light of the world.

The moon, the church, shines, but not with its own light. Even Moses would have understood what Paul was talking about, for he said of Israel, “They have corrupted themselves; they are not His children, because of their blemish: a perverse and crooked generation” (Deuteronomy 32:5). His disciples become reflectors in a darkened world, transmitting through their lives the true light of the eternal Son of God. The door from the corridor gleams in a yellow electrical glow. “Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine, and acts upon them, may be compared to a wise man, who built his house upon the rock. Note that in Phil 2:14-16, Paul emphasizes three characteristics of those who would be "lights" in the midst of this crooked and perverse generation. Yet pastors from mainline churches seemed more confident in their members’ ability to evangelize. Our churches are to be places of wonderful friendship and support. The final lesson of this section in doing this is “holding fast the word of life.”.

He is much more comfortable with the motto: “We get our salvation the old-fashioned way. Since the Thessalonian believers had come to Christ as a result of Paul's ministry there, their presence in the Christian host when Christ returns would be a great reward to Paul--his crown of rejoicing. Your goodness and Your love displayed In fact, without the Holy Spirit’s help, they are impossible to do. Why? when its light shines brightly.

Page 317 - Online). Romans 4:2-note For if Abraham was justified (dikaioo [word study] - declared righteous) by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. Holding out like a torch. The crew momentarily forgot the most basic of all rules of the air -- "Don't forget to fly the airplane!".

James Draper makes a good point - We often think that some Christians do not witness, but they all do witness! 2:10-12).

", So it is with us!

Now it is hidden with Christ, because the exalted Christ is still hidden (Col 3:4-note; cp Col 1:5-note).

Zondervan n), EBC - kauchēma, means something one can boast about, rather than kauchēsis, the act of boasting.

As you mature in Christ, you should be increasing in your obedience to the principles and precepts of our Lord’s commands.

Among the types of sacrifices was the drink offering, also known as a libation. He hung a beautiful lantern on a long bracket in front of his home.

Philippians 2:14(NASB) Verse Thoughts Perhaps the little word: “ALL” is the crux on which this directive rests, for it is easy to be contented when life is pleasing or if people are thoughtful, caring and kind. This page was last modified on September 15, 2017, at 7:01 AM. People saw the light from a distance and when they walked in its light, found that it helped them to avoid sharp stones on the pavement. The lookout replied, "Steady, Captain," which meant we were on a dangerous collision course with that ship. 2:20). Explain your picture(s) to your parents at lunch. "You had better change course twenty degrees." Why then be so concerned amount amassing and protecting material things? Is the love of God flowing through you? Comment: Paul was unable to fathom how the Galatians could so quickly forget their former bondage in unbelief and so easily surrender their new freedom and blessings in Christ which would make all the life-threatening, sacrificial service he had given on their behalf utterly worthless! The life of faith on Him, is the life of having and holding forth His Word.

In the Septuagint it was used to describe the running of a warrior in battle. Reprinted by permission. Comment: The idea is that the Corinthians boast that they be the holy body of Christ and can still hold to the world's profane moral standard and do so without being affected by the profanity - Paul says "no" this boasting is not good for the body.

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