Tag: Christ-like

A Form Without Power

“Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.” 2 Timothy 3:5 In the Old Testament divided kingdom years, Israel had the form of worship (a religion) without the power (true nature) of that worship of God. King Jeroboam established two places of worship at […]

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The Goal for this Life

“What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?” James 2:14 As a Christian, the goal for this life is to be as Christ-like as one could possibly be. However, not many Christians understand what this means exactly, […]

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Work out Your Salvation with Fear and Trembling

Paul wrote the book of Philippians to a church he had established on his second missionary journey while accompanied by Silas, Timothy, and Luke (see Acts 16). Paul rejoiced after hearing about the church at Philippi and the growth they had experienced, encouraging them to continue growing in Christ. They […]

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