by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
2 Corinthians 5:20-21 – Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him....
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
Ephesians 5:21 – submitting to one another in the fear of God. Spirit-controlled believers are to submit to one another, willingly serving others and being under them rather than dominating them and exalting themselves. Paul’s point is that the one in authority...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
2 Timothy 3:12 – Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. Persecution is an integral part of the life of a devout Christian. Paul considered it vital that young Timothy should be reminded of this. Otherwise, when he is...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
Galatians 5:22a – But the fruit of the Spirit is love, … It is significant that the apostle Paul distinguishes between the works of the flesh, and the fruit of the Spirit. Works are produced by human energy. Fruit is grown as a branch abides in the vine...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
Matthew 18:15 – Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. We don’t always practice humility. There are times when, deliberately or unconsciously, we offend...
