Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which is taking place to test you [that is, to test the quality of your faith], as though something strange or unusual were happening to you.
SUFFERING AS A CHRISTIAN
SUFFERING AS A CHRISTIAN
Tag: Christian
THE CHRISTIAN PILGRIM’S WALK
THE CHRISTIAN PILGRIM’S WALK
Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers [in this world] to abstain from the sensual urges [those dishonorable desires] that wage war against the soul.
CALLED TO BE HOLY REDEEMED AND PRURIFIED
CALLED TO BE HOLY REDEEMED AND PRURIFIED
So prepare your minds for action, be completely sober [in spirit–steadfast, self-disciplined, spiritually and morally alert], fix your hope completely on the grace [of God] that is coming to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
BORN AGAIN TO A LIVIING HOPE
BORN AGAIN TO A LIVIING HOPE
Born Again to A Living Hope.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead
BE READY FOR EVERY GOOD WORK
BE READY FOR EVERY GOOD WORK
Remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready and willing to do good,
to slander or abuse no one, to be kind and conciliatory and gentle, showing unqualified consideration and courtesy toward everyone.
OUTLINE OF THE EPISTLE TO TITUS
OUTLINE OF THE EPISTLE TO TITUS
The Epistle was warmly admired by Luther, who says: “This is a short Epistle, but it contains such a quintessence of Christian doctrine, and is composed in such a masterly manner, that it contains all that is needful for Christian knowledge and life.”
RULES FOR CHRISTIAN HOUSEHOLDS
RULES FOR CHRISTIAN HOUSEHOLDS
Masters, [on your part] deal with your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. And, masters, remember your Master.
MARKS OF THE TRUE CHRISTIAN LIVING AS A CHRISTIAN
MARKS OF THE TRUE CHRISTIAN LIVING AS A CHRISTIAN
The sole means by which evil may be overcome.
PAUL TELLS OF HIS CONVERSION CONVINCING HIS INQUISITORS.
PAUL TELLS OF HIS CONVERSION CONVINCING HIS INQUISITORS.
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.