Perhaps the key thing to remember here is that separation from sin is a requirement for a close, personal walk with God. If we want to draw near to God, then we must not be yoked together with unbelievers; we must not touch the unclean thing. Our aim should be that we cleanse ourselves from all defilements and pursue a life of holiness. Holiness demands that we avoid partnerships, alliances, linkages, or relationships that would associate us with unrighteousness. “Come out from among them and be separate.” Read More ...
These biblical principles lead us to the conclusion that we simply do not enter into partnerships with or cooperate with any person or any organization that is unbelieving, erroneous, or false. We don’t tolerate false teachers or false doctrine. We have nothing in common with it and we separate from it. Read More ...
The main idea in today’s passage is that those who serve God must persevere under pressure. It’s easy to serve God when everything is going well. But those who serve God often experience great hardships as well as blessings. So we have to be able to endure and continue on serving God no matter what it costs us. Read More ...
Nobody is perfect. We all stumble in many ways. But our objective/goal should be that we avoid blameworthy ministry. We should intentionally avoid causing offenses or being difficult. We must avoid the kind of conduct that would hinder the Gospel or tarnish the reputation of the church. We should do everything possible to maintain the purity, integrity, and good testimony of Christian ministry. Read More ...
How can we avoid judging others on a superficial, external level? How can we put off the old and live as new creations in Christ? How can we engage in the great task of reconciling others to God? Who around us can we urge and implore to accept the free gift of salvation through Christ? If we were living for Jesus this week, that’s what we’d be doing. Let’s give it a try. Read More ...
God’s work of reconciling the world to himself continues today through people like us. We have the ministry of proclaiming the word of reconciliation to our generation. Read More ...
Bible Text: Philippians 2:1-16 | Preacher: Andrew Buhrow | This is a message by Pastor Andrew Buhrow, director of Baptists for Life of Wisconsin.
We could describe the body of Christ as the whole spiritual body of true Christian believers of the church age regardless of location or circumstances. I.e., all church-age believers in Jesus. Read More ...
C. Really, it’s only Christians who have the right to celebrate this holiday. Those who don’t know the Lord have nothing to celebrate. Jesus is not their savior. They are still lost, blind, and dead in transgressions and sins. They don’t enjoy any of the benefits that come from knowing Christ as Lord and Savior. They have no hope and are without God in the world. Read More ...
Before God made one molecule of matter, before one photon of light began shining, he had a plan to save sinful man. From eternity past, God had a plan and a purpose that required Jesus to be born, to live a sinless life, to suffer, and to die for our sins. Read More ...