CHRIST IS KING;
THE CHURCH HIS BRIDE
“Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.”
Heavenly Thinking & Holy Living
The Christian who sets their mind upon Christ, will live as a Christian should live, becoming an example of Christ to all. In Philippians 4:8-9, Paul reiterates two truths that reinforce the reality that the way a Christian thinks will inform the way a Christian acts, so that we can think rightly and live righteously, in unity, to the glory of God.
Life in Christ
In this world we are beset by problems of all kinds. From relationship issues, to identity issues, to struggles with anxiety and depression. What hope does the Christian have that the world doesn’t? In Christ alone the Christian finds joy, peace, and security in all circumstances of life.
The Citizen Christian
Many people have said that the book of Philippians is all about suffering. I’ve thought that, too, seeing a pattern of his declarations to rejoice even in the midst of trials. However, as I have continued to study it each week, I have realized that this is only an extension of what Paul had in mind. Paul’s letter to the Philippians isn’t only about rejoicing in suffering. It is about living. It is about living like a true Christian.
Press On!
There are many pressures in this world that would seek to discourage or dissuade a believer from continuing on in the faith. In Philippians 3:12-16 Paul teaches us 2 truths about the Christian life, so that we may set our minds on the goal of eternal life and resurrection in Christ, and thus live in such a way as to glorify Christ, no matter the opposition or the cost.