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THE FAITH OF AN ATHLETE: PAUL’S TAKE ON SUFFERING
Reflections on 2 Timothy Paul wrote his second letter to Timothy while in prison, just as he was when he wrote to the church at Philippi. Philippians and 2 Timothy are genuinely encouraging letters, meant to build the faith of the church by urging sincerity, humility, and sound teaching. Even from prision, Paul exhibits confidence:…
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BEING MADE NEW
Connect The Testaments2 Chronicles 14:1-16:14; Titus 3:1-7; Psalm 97:1-98:9 We often fall into old habits that reflect the way we once were. Although we’ve been made new, we haven’t been made perfect, and sometimes it shows. People within our church communities might have one perception of us, but others may have experienced another side—one that…
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FAITH DOESN’T SIT STILL
Reflections on 2 Thessalonians Persecution is rife. A group of Thessalonians abandoned state-sanctioned idol worship and broke social convention by taking on a radical new faith. Yet Jesus Christ, the hope of this new faith, had not returned as soon as anyone hoped or expected. With Paul and his associates prematurely “torn from them,” the…
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FAITHFUL EXAMPLES
Connect The Testaments2 Chronicles 9:1-10:19; Titus 2:1-8; Psalm 95:1-11 We cringe when we see other Christians exploiting the gospel, using it to advance their own personal or political agenda. Today, it doesn’t take much effort to do so—it’s as easy as posting a video or link online. In these situations, it’s tempting to respond with…
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