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Category Archives: submission
sometimes God says no
2 Corinthians 12:1-10. As I write this, I am going through a severe spiritual battle. Something that I really expected to happen has not happened. Like Paul and his thorn in the flesh, I have prayed many times about this, … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, dependence upon God, faith, faithfulness, obedience, plan of God, submission, will of God
Tagged 2 Corinthians 12
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proof of commitment
2 Corinthians 10:13-12:13. Paul’s opponents in Corinth probably boasted that they were more committed to Christ and the churches than Paul was. After all, he was only a part-time itinerant missionary, but they demonstrated their commitment by staying among the … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, conflict, divisions, faithfulness, ministry, submission, suffering
Tagged 2 Corinthians 10, 2 Corinthians 11, 2 Corinthians 12
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trophies in tow
2 Corinthians 2:12-3:18. The idea of being led by Christ in triumphal procession sounds great — except for the small detail that in victory parades in Paul’s day it was captured enemies that were led in triumphal procession. They were … Continue reading
Posted in ministry, missions, sovereignty of God, submission, suffering, witness
Tagged 2 Corinthians 2, 2 Corinthians 3
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traditions that dishonor Christ
1 Corinthians 11:2-34. Paul had set up some traditions that the Corinthian churches were following. He commended them for following the head-covering tradition. This was especially important in first-century Corinth, because members of the freedom faction were arguing that their … Continue reading
Posted in divisions, integrity, self-control, submission, witness, worship
Tagged 1 Corinthians 11
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let Christ reign today
1 Corinthians 7. In a time of increased distress, Paul’s advice to the Corinthians is meant to give them the most happiness. He challenges them to consider the state they are in now. Some are married, some are not. Some … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, family, Jesus Christ, kingdom of God, obedience, relationship with God, submission
Tagged 1 Corinthians 7
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prayer and God’s plan
Romans 15:14-33. Paul asked the Roman Christians to pray for him. He knew what God wanted – that his ministry might be completed. What he didn’t know was whether or not he would be delivered from the Jews who were … Continue reading
the debts he calls us to pay
Romans 13. Believers have been set free from the debt to sin and are now free to live in the righteousness given to us through the grace and mercy of God. Our change in status before God includes a new … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, genuineness, grace, kingdom of God, love, self-control, submission, the flesh, worship
Tagged Romans 13
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God left him to himself
2 Chronicles 32. The chronicler has a unique perspective on why Hezekiah made the mistake of showing the Babylonian envoys his treasures. He says that “God left him to himself in order to test him and to know all that … Continue reading
his geographical will
Acts 21:17-23:11. My Bible records the words of Jesus in red letters. Reading through this text, it becomes quite clear that Paul goes where he goes because Jesus prompts him to do so. Jesus told him to go to Damascus … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, faithfulness, ministry, obedience, submission, witness
Tagged Acts 21, Acts 22, Acts 23
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too big for his breeches
2 Chronicles 26. Uzziah was a great man and a good king, because “he was marvelously helped, till he was strong” (15). Then he got too big for his breeches. He usurped the right of the temple priests, and went … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Chronicles 26
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