Tag: the Church
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Gatherings
2 Thessalonians 2:1 “Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him . . .” Are you a member of a Bible-believing church? If so, do you attend regularly? Why or why not? Maybe it’s not something you think much about. Maybe you’re of the opinion that “you don’t have…
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A Great Contrast in Ways
2 Thessalonians 1:3 “We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because . . . the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.” What an incredible statement the verse above makes about the particular group of people that comprised the first-century Thessalonian church. It’s a comprehensive…
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“Coexist”?
Ephesians 4:11-16 “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers,to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,so that we may…
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God’s Manifold Wisdom – the Church
Ephesians 3:8-10 “though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things, so that through the church the…
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The Preeminent One
Colossians 1:16-18 “For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in…
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What is our role?
Colossians 1:7 “Epaphras our beloved fellow servant. He is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf and has made known to us your love in the Spirit.” If you attend a church, how do you view your role there? Is the church you attend a place you go because of a sense of obligation? Do you go because you just…
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Impressions
Colossians 1:3-4 “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints.” If you attend or are a member of a church, what is that church known for? If someone were…
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The Parts of the Whole
Romans 6:19 “I am speaking in human terms, because of your natural limitations. For just as you once presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness leading to sanctification.” How does one actually live for and serve Christ? It’s actually…
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Holy Recognition
John 20:15-16 “Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?’ Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, ‘Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.’ Jesus said to her, ‘Mary.’ She turned and said to…
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Bad Habits
Hebrews 10:24-25 “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Do you struggle with any bad habits? Are there things you know you should be doing…
To Encourage You 