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Philippians 2:1–11
“I’m preaching to myself here. This passage is eating me for lunch. That is, it’s convicting me deeply about how self-focused I’ve beeninstead of being Christ-centered, Christ-like, Christ-empowered, and others-focused.
Through Christ’s power, I want to live like Christ for Christ’s glory.
Through Christ’s power, I want to put others first, just as Christ sacrificed himself for us.”
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The gospel is not merely a definition, but a story… (The Resurgence)
- Creation. In the beginning, God created all things for his glory, including mankind made in the image of God. It was complete harmony.
- Cradle. The sin by Adam and Eve had a consequence of condemnation and a need existed for a Savior: an atoning sacrifice and a substitute who could take our place. God sent his Son Jesus, born of a virgin who lived a sinless, perfect life.
- Cross. The promise of a Savior was fulfilled by the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. On the cross, he paid the price in full and took away our condemnation by placing it upon himself.
- Crown. At the resurrection of Jesus, he established his kingdom on earth as the victorious conquering King over death, hell and condemnation. Upon his return to heaven, he sat down at the right hand of the Father, having completed the work he was sent to accomplish.
- Coming. One day, Jesus will return and will fully establish his kingdom on earth and in heaven. He will completely obliterate sin and Satan. Every tear will be wiped away, every sorrow, every pain, every disappointment, and every stress. He will restore relationships and will reunite those believers we temporarily lost out of this life: our parents, siblings, babies, and friends. Most of all, his coming will completely and thoroughly unite us with the Lamb of God whose blood was shed for our eternal joy and the glory of our Father.
Time lapse images of Earth at night taken from the International Space Station.
WOW
I need You Jesus
Come to my rescue
Where else can I go?
There’s no other name by which I am saved
Capture me with grace
I will follow You
When people are about to tell you something. But then say “Never mind”.
@Potterrrr (:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Gosh, what a change in perspective about communion! :D I love tenth avenue north!
God always ignores your present level of completeness in favor of your ultimate future completeness. He is not concerned about making you blessed and happy right now, but He’s continually working out His ultimate perfection for you— “… that they may be one just as We are one …” (John 17:22).
Oswald Chambers; “My Utmost for His Highest”
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