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2 days ago · The final judgment isn’t only addressed to unbelievers. The Lord also warns believers about the judgment to come (2 Thess. 1:5–10; 1 Pet. 4:1–6; Rev. 14:9–12). The prospect of final judgment motivates believers to persevere when we are persecuted and face troubles because we are Christians.
4 days ago · Christian conduct is a key theme of this letter. 1 Peter 1:15 says, “Be holy in all your conduct.” 1 Peter 3:1-2 says the respectful and pure conduct of believing wives can win their disobedient husbands without a word. 1 Peter 3:16 says good conduct in Christ will put to shame those who revile us.
18 hours ago · In the sense that angels were involved in the coming of Christ, the salvation, growth, preservation of Christians, and the judgment of unbelievers they are involved in the providential outworking of God’s plan (encompassing all things) in the world. This can be seen in the control of nations as well (Daniel 10:13, 20-21). Satan as a Fallen Angel
2 days ago · How Believers Handle Despair Differently from Unbelievers. In making visits to the sick, I became acquainted with a woman belonging to my congregation, with whom I had very little acquaintance before. She was in a very distressful state of mind. “I am a sinner,” says she, “I am the vilest of sinners! I must soon meet my God, and I have no ...
3 days ago · Faith, a concept deeply rooted in the human experience, is often a difficult one to explain to unbelievers. It encompasses belief, trust, and conviction in something greater than ourselves. Although intangible, faith has the power to guide, motivate, and bring comfort to those who possess it.
4 days ago · Christ’s centrality in Paul’s preaching, teaching and writing is not just a theme of the first part of this Sunday’s Epistolary Lesson. It also shines light on the second part of 2 Corinthians 4:5-12. In fact, the apostle at least suggests that his brokenness about which he writes near the end of this Lesson helped deflect attention away ...
4 days ago · on. May 23, 2024. Again Jesus began to teach beside the sea [of Galilee]. And a very large crowd gathered around Him, so He got into a boat [anchoring it a short distance out] on the sea and sat down; and the whole crowd was by the sea on the shore. 2 And He taught them many things in parables, and in His teaching He said to them, 3 “Listen!
