LAW AND LEGALISM

Read 2 Corinthians 3:12–18 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17 Christians do not live under the law, but this does not mean that we are lawless. The Spirit of God writes the Word of God on...

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WALK ON

Read 1 John 1:5–7 If we walk in the light, as [God] is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 Every form of life has its enemies. Insects have to watch out for...

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THE GOSPEL TRUTH

Read Colossians 1:5–6 The faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven and that you have already heard about in the word of truth, the gospel that has come to you. Colossians 1:5–6 Everybody has faith in something. But faith is only...

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CHAINS

Read Philippians 1:12–17 Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly. Philippians 1:14 Sometimes God has to put “chains” on His people to get them to accomplish a pioneer advance that could never happen...

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A SUBMISSIVE MIND

Read Philippians 2:9–11 Therefore God exalted him … that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow … and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:9–11 When the people buried the body of Jesus, that was the last thing...

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THE PRICE OF SALVATION

Read Romans 3:21–31 All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Romans 3:23–24 Salvation is free, but it is not cheap. Dr. G. Campbell Morgan was trying to explain free salvation to...

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LET PEACE RULE

Read Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 In the Greek games judges would reject contestants who were not qualified and would disqualify those who broke the rules. The peace...

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DIVIDED LOYALTIES

Read 1 Corinthians 1:1–17 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. 1 Corinthians 1:10 A Christian...

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DECEPTIVE STRENGTH

Read 2 Corinthians 13:1–10 He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you. 2 Corinthians 13:3 “Let Paul prove he is a true apostle!” said his opponents. Paul’s reply was, “Like Jesus Christ, I am strong when it appears I am weak.” On the cross, Jesus...

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PROGRESS

Read 1 Peter 5:1–3 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be. 1 Peter 5:2 Pastors must walk with God and grow in their spiritual lives. Paul admonished young Timothy: “Be...

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