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Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires, but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind of sinful man … Continue reading
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Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. (Romans 8:1-2) Oh, Beloved, if you … Continue reading
…to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:11b) It was all for the Father’s glory. Exalted to the highest place… given the name above all names… every knee bowing… every tongue confessing him Lord. Looking back at this week’s … Continue reading
…and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord… (Philippians 2:11a) I am so looking forward to this. Just imagine it. Everyone who has ever mocked Christianity, everyone who has ever scoffed at the idea of Creationism, everyone who … Continue reading
…that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, in Heaven, on Earth, and under the earth… (Philippians 2:10) We’re not real big on kings here in the good ol’ U.S. of A. Bowing the knee to anyone sort … Continue reading
…and gave him the name that is above all names… (Philippians 2:9b) We know him by many names. Jesus Christ Alpha Omega Emmanuel I Am Lamb of God Prince of Peace Mighty God Light of the World The Bright Morning … Continue reading
Therefore God exalted him to the highest place… (Philippians 2:9a) This is profound and utterly beyond me. The word “Therefore” indicates to me that Jesus was exalted as a result of his obedience to the Father. Yet he was raised … Continue reading
Last week my mother-in-law went in for a CAT scan to find out if months of chemotherapy and radiation did the trick. I want to do this. I don’t want to do this. The parking lot is full—can we … Continue reading
And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross! (Philippians 2:8) He didn’t have to die—you know that. He chose to die, for reasons I still can’t fully grasp. … Continue reading
Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to grasped, but made himself nothing, taking on the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. (Philippians 2:6-7) He was perfect. Complete. He … Continue reading