Variable as the hues of the dolphin, they changed from reverence to rebellion, from thankfulness to murmuring. When you testify in a lawsuit, do not pervert justice by siding with a crowd. The lure of "hidden" and "deep" wisdom and knowledge can be strong, but still deceptive. Secondly, he said, "Though they took all my money, I am glad they did not get very much.". of Christ (Eph 6:19; Col 4:3). 3:6; Heb. Many today deceive with persuasive words by quoting a whole bunch of Bible verses. See discussion of Jesus' stern warning that "not everyone who says to Me Lord, Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven" Mt 4:21, 22, 23-see notes Mt 7:21; 22; 23), Delusion is one of the favorite weapons of the old serpent, the devil, who, "was more crafty than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. He supplies all the enabling power, and they do all the tangible work. The verb means primarily to remain or abide at or with, as 1 Corinthians 16:8; Philemon 1:24; and secondarily, to persevere, as Romans 11:23; Colossians 1:23. It's a joy that literally brings tears to your eyes because you know it is another testimony of the faithfulness and supernatural power of a great God who desires to see His children continually growing in grace and the knowledge (and likeness) of His Son (cp 2Pe 3:18-note). It by no means liberates the saint from daily making "holy" decisions. Guzik comments: Paul uses a curious combination of metaphors. of the Holy Ghost coming here. The thing which I receive becomes my own: I appropriate to myself that which is given. FINDING THE TRUTH- How would you answer the following questions: 3. God did not just give us the map. Don't have an account? Eerdmans, Grudem, W. A. Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God. Secondly, Barber says we need to be trusting totally in Christ. Rev., correctly, we died. Between Weird And Worldly Series Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on … But the Devil himself quotes Scripture. The metaphors are somewhat mixed, but the message is clear: be established and keep growing. 12:44; Lk. Here paralambano means to receive something transmitted, as spiritual instruction or truth (1Cor 11:23, Gal 1:9) or a ministry (Col 4:17- note), The saints at Colossae had received the living Christ, just as the saints at Thessalonica had received God's living Word (He 4:12-note, 1Pe 1:23-note)…, And for this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received (paralambano) from us the word of God's message, you accepted (dechomai) it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe. Note also that verse 2 clearly gives the "formula" for how one grows in respect to salvation and spiritual maturity! above, where Christ sits; he is dead, and his life is hid there, for Christ is (1Th 2:13-note), Paralambano - 49x in NT - Matt. Part of this holiness involved the forgiving of others, following the example of Christ's forgiveness toward First, Christ is a propitiation through faith in His blood, and being I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. 1 John 5:19We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one. (See comments on In Christ and in Christ Jesus), John Eadie comments that "the main ideas are stability and growth—the root, “in Him,” beyond the possibility of eradication; and the growth that of a symmetrical structure, which, “in Him,” has its unshaken foundation." Which choice have you made? Christ is alike the source of the Christian’s life and the foundation of his stability. (1Cor 5:3, 4, 5), And again in a similar phrase in his letter to the Thessalonians Paul wrote that, we, brethren, having been taken away from you for a short while—in person, not in spirit—were all the more eager with great desire to see your face. OF YOUR FAITH IN CHRIST: tes eis Christon pisteos humon: Vincent comments that "Faith is represented as a host solidly drawn up: your solid front, close phalanx. Hence its importance also in Col 1:28 and Col 3:16. That was something to be thankful for. For the kindred adjective ἅγιος holysee on saints, Acts 26:10. Paralogizomai is translated deceive, lead from truth to error, beguile, elude by craftiness. time, it might explain why they are so similar in content. The final stage is when this mental assent becomes total surrender. We always have to be reminded of the things we have been taught. If it's gratitude, we not only find innumerable blessings—they seem to find us! 12 For the ministry of this service is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God. (Gal 5:16) --D J De Haan (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. and micro-level. Paul claimed on the other hand that "my message and my preaching were not in persuasive (pithos = persuasive also from peitho) words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power" (1Cor 2:4). The clefts of the Rock of Ages are safe abodes.") Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. In sharp contrast with wages. in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience—. At the same time, the builder builds and the watchman watches. Love, and many other duties are required of us. Acts 24:3 we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all (complete) thankfulness. It is no use expecting it, only to be disappointed; a life fully and wholly abiding in Jesus is not for you. person who had been alive in this world was His death to sin. The use of this phrase points to Paul's training in the Rabbinical schools, where questions were propounded and the students encouraged to debate, objections being suddenly interposed and answered. Participation of the believer's sanctified life with the life of Christ rather than participation in future glory, which is not the point emphasized.
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