STRENGTH FOR THE JOURNEY THE MARKS OF A CHRISTIAN

GALATIANS 2:1-10 Four marks of a Christian are set forth in the Book of Galatians. First, a Christian is one who has the living Christ living in him. “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now...

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STRENGTH FOR THE JOURNEY DON’T MINIMIZE GOD’S GRACE!

GALATIANS 1:1-10 The basic error the apostle Paul was dealing with was the mingling of Law with grace. There are three grave errors that arise out of this. First there is what we call “legalism.” This is the teaching that people are saved by works or human effort. That, in...

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STRENGTH FOR THE JOURNEY BE CAUTIOUS WHEN YOU CRITICIZE

ROMANS 14:10-13 When we realize that each of us must give an account to God, it will cause us to be more cautious about criticizing a Christian brother. We will then heed what 1 Corinthians 4:5 says: “So do not make any hasty or premature judgments before the time when...

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STRENGTH FOR THE JOURNEY SUBMITTED BUT FAITHFUL

ROMANS 13:1-10 It is possible for a believer to be in a situation where he cannot obey the government, but he is to submit to it. Submission refers to our attitude—how we respond inwardly to those who are in authority; obedience refers to our visible actions—how we respond outwardly to...

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STRENGTH FOR THE JOURNEY DEALING WITH DISAGREEMENTS

ROMANS 12:14-21 It is not our business to repay people for what they do to us. Vengeance belongs to the Lord, even as it is indicated in Deuteronomy 32:35. Since vengeance belongs to the Lord, we would be presuming to take the Father’s business out of His hands if we...

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STRENGTH FOR THE JOURNEY NO ROOM FOR ENVY IN THE CHURCH

ROMANS 12:6-16 What a shame when there is a spirit of envy among the members of the Body of Christ. Instead, there should be praise for the way God is using each one. One translator paraphrases Romans 12:3: “Now I have a warning for you, prompted by the divine grace...

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