The “Day of the Lord”. Interesting phrase. I see there are 29 verses including 5 in the NT that have this phrase (at least in the KJV). I only wish it was this simple, distinguishing between the sheep and the goats. Or wolves in sheep clothing. There are warnings against false teachers, and then there… Continue reading The Coming Day of the Lord
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Mark 13: Watch!
If I only had a watch, I would know what time it is. Of course Jesus makes it clear that as to the End Times events even he doesn't know the Father's will on the timing: Mark 13:32 But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven,… Continue reading Mark 13: Watch!
The Letter of Paul to the Philippians Chapter 2
Mike, Looking forward to your finishing this short series, and how to share it with both my wife and friends. So many don’t see the issues as you describe in the opening.
In the meanwhile, please send Paul, and if not him Timothy or even Epaphroditus…. but most of all, we need the risen Christ, our Lord and Savior.
by Mike Ratliff
1 Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, 2 make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. 3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; Philippians 2:1-3 (NASB)
There is much controversy within the Reformed Theology ranks at this time. I have written about this some and referred to it quite a bit. Many of former Reformed leaders have now become leaders of the Critical Race Theory and Social Justice movements within what used to be what Christians referred to as Conservative Christianity. It is troubling to be sure. Of course, there are those who have not “taken the bait”…
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The Letter of Paul to the Philippians Chapter 1
Paul makes a point in v18 about the joy he has from knowing the preaching of Christ has not been in vain, despite his being in prison. And others doing it perhaps with the wrong motives.
Philippians 1:18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
It’s curious, Jesus made a somewhat similar point in Mark and Luke’s Gospels.
Mar 9:38 And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.
Mar 9:39 But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.
Mar 9:40 For he that is not against us is on our part.
Mar 9:41 For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.Mike have you ever posted on those verses? Particularly in light of the various forms of the American Gospel being preach in today’s churches?
by Mike Ratliff
1 Παῦλος καὶ Τιμόθεος δοῦλοι Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ πᾶσιν τοῖς ἁγίοις ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ τοῖς οὖσιν ἐν Φιλίπποις σὺν ἐπισκόποις καὶ διακόνοις, 2 χάρις ὑμῖν καὶ εἰρήνη ἀπὸ θεοῦ πατρὸς ἡμῶν καὶ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ. Philippians 1:1-2 (NA28)
1 Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus in Philippi with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:1-2 (translated from the NA28 Greek text)
In vv1-2 Paul and Timothy gives the standard Christian greeting that was very common in the early Church. Notice that it is from both Paul and Timothy, who identify themselves as δοῦλοι Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ (slaves of Christ Jesus), but it addressed to all the ἁγίοις ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ (saints in Christ Jesus) at Philippi. The word “saints” translates ἁγίοις, which is actually a form of an…
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