Paul gives us a challenging command, to work out our salvation with fear and trembling. He continues the thought of the last few weeks of unity around the cross and…
Jesus’ willingness to become human and die on the cross is the reason why he will be exalted and worshiped forever. His humility is also the model for how we…
Paul holds an eager expectation—that Christ would be honored. This expectation animates his life and brings purpose to his death, all of which frees him to faithfully serve others, increasing…
How we understand our lives (either as events that affect our personal fulfillment, or as part of God’s cosmic plan of redemption in Christ) will either fuel or dampen our…
Partnerships in Gospel ministry and God’s guarantee of our future leads to bearing much fruit.
To belong to the dissident Jesus is to be a servant, a saint, and part of a family.
As we journey through the book of Philippians, this week we learn that the church is for anyone and everyone who repents and trusts in Jesus, and we want to…
We will never be able to afford tithing (giving our first 10%) until we actually practice it. And when we do, we will experience tremendous blessing, as with all obedience…
We are invited into abundant life with Jesus, and that will necessarily involve investing our resources in the kingdom of God.
We learn that it’s all God’s, and we are free to be generous.