Cooperation with God's Operation 2
May 12, 2008
We can't add to God's work of salvation, but we can cooperate with Him in our own growth. Philippians 2:13 says that God will give us not only the power to do His will, but also the desire.
References:
Philippians 2:13
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Because of how Jesus humbled Himself, God has exalted Him. And because Christ is our Lord, we should emulate Him - we should humble ourselves and become the servants of all.
May 8, 2008
Crucifixion was a uniquely horrible form of execution. So when Philippians says that Jesus was "obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross," it shows the true humility of Christ.
May 7, 2008
Though He was "true God from true God,"” Jesus came to earth to be a servant. Jesus lived His life in submission to the Father - and we are never more like Jesus than when we humble ourselves.
May 6, 2008
It's common to hear people say Jesus never claimed to be God. But He did - many times. So it's important to have the right answer to the question that He asks each of us: "Who do you say that I am?"
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Skip Heitzig has a "First Friday" interview with best-selling author Joel Rosenberg from the Epicenter Conference in Israel.
May 2, 2008
Paul exhorts us to be more concerned for others than ourselves because the world will not provide this care - and because we belong to Christ. The love of Christ in us is the catalyst, and we are part of His family.
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Today's culture could be called "The Age of Self," when people are more concerned with their own desires than with other people. The Bible teaches exactly the opposite—to esteem others better than yourself.
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Standing up for Christ makes your actions shine like a bright light against a dark background. You will become a target for unbelievers, but don't let that scare you. Remember your reward.
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Living for Christ, as pictured in Philippians 1, requires consistency—what you do should match what you say. It also requires unity with other believers, working together rather than fighting among ourselves.
April 28, 2008
In Philippians 1, Paul talks about desiring to depart this world and be with Christ, "which is far better." But he is also willing to remain in the world for the benefit of the believers, to help them progress in their faith.
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