Though this appears to only be a list of names, these greetings from Paul to the saints at Rome give us a glimpse into the level of commitment that should be true of every Christian today -- commitment that centers on faithful service through the local church.
In this study, we answer four questions that will aid us in our pursuit of unity through humility.
Unity in the body depends on three very important factors: divine example, divine truth, and divine power.
The book of Galatians was written to a group of people who lived a life of independence and self-reliance. They did not live in community. This problem is not unique to the Galatians. Many in the church today struggle in this area. The problem with living this way is that it prevents one from making disciples and from being discipled.
Jesus promised Peter that He would build His church, and that He would build it on the "rock." What is this "rock," and what is the significance of the promise that Christ made?
God predicted long ago through the Old Testament prophets that the "vessels of mercy" would be made up of both Jews and Gentiles. This united body -- the church -- was God's plan from eternity past.
What makes it possible for missions, or any kind of ministry, to be effective in the world? What makes it possible for sinful people to be involved? In Isaiah's call to prophetic ministry, we find three facts about God that answer these questions.
Hebrews 3:12-14 is the practical application of what the author addresses in v. 7-11, and he is warning professing Jewish believers against the danger of apostatizing and the key to prevent apostasy: living in community.
Disunity is often prevalent within the body of Christ. In Philippians 4, Paul's co-laborers, Euodia and Syntyche, were pursuing their interests rather than pursuing a spirit of unity. In this message we are reminded what it looks like to pursue a spirit of unity within the body.
John is encouraging his readers in their pursuit of living Christian life, that they can live these things out because they do know God. He reminds us of two facts about our lives as members of God's family.
Jesus had a biological family of His own, consisting of his mother, father, and brothers. Yet He was not afraid to call His disciples "brothers." This has strong implications for the church, both in how we set our relational priorities, and how we treat one another.
God has given Tychicus to us as an example of what a true Christian looks like, of what a person becomes because of the Master's touch. Specifically, we find some mindsets that Christ develops in those He saves.
With the encouraging reminder to grow spiritually, Paul is compelled to add further insight into sins aimed at fellow believers. Racial, religious and cultural differences can create sinful barriers.
New Testament worship is decidedly Christocentric -- loving and serving the Lord Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of all that Old Testament worship foreshadowed. The book of Acts has a lot to say about worship in the early church -- a group distinct from Israel in God's economy.
True peace and unity is not possible for most of the world because true unity depends on some factors that the world doesn't understand, including the nature of man. However, God does expect Christian homes and evangelical churches to be existing in a state of peace and unity. Paul notes three facts about unity.
Paul addresses the responsibility that each church member has toward one another. These responsibilities are the authentic marks of Christianity -- the identification marks of Christ’s church.
Paul addresses the responsibility that each church member has toward one another. These responsibilities are the authentic marks of Christianity -- the identification marks of Christ’s church.
When a brother sins, he is left spiritually broken and in pain. We are called to help restore our brethren to a state of usefulness and relieve them of their pain.
A brief overview of the main topics and themes in the book of Philippians.
Like cancer in a human body, disunity can destroy the church body. Paul identifies the causes of disunity and some things we can do to prevent it.
Epaphroditus was model lay minister and Paul gives us six characteristics that we can, in turn, model.
Timothy was an example of what it looks like to be radically committed to Christ. He and Paul were very much like-minded and this served as the primary reason Paul sent him to the Philippians.
Paul calls the Philippians -- and us -- to stand fast in one spirit, strive together for the faith of the gospel, and suffer for Christ.
Christianity is about living a life that is consistent with the gospel message that we have received. Paul gives his first direct command in this book to the Philippians -- that their conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ.
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