Abiding 1 John 2:12-29
The Christian grows deeper, but never grows beyond, that primary saving relationship with Jesus Christ.
Abiding – 1 John 2:12-29
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Tag Archives: maturity
Unity Deep and Deliberate – Ephesians 4:1-16
Unity Deep and Deliberate
Ephesians 4:1-16
A church’s unity grows out of the unity of the Father, the Son and the Spirit. Let’s not allow what God has united to separate.
Central Streaming: Marks of (Im)maturity
The Letters of Paul
The Church in Corinth was a handful for Paul. Here are a few of the issues he had to deal with. They are still surprisingly relevant.
Palmer St. Podcast: Laying Hold of Hope
“What oxygen is to the lungs, such is hope to the meaning of life.” (Emil Brunner, Swiss theologian)
Palmer St. Podcast: The Rabbi’s Worries
Our rabbi just introduced one of his major themes, the high priesthood of Christ. He is trying to show how it is the fulfillment of the priesthood of the Old Testament. Here he decided to pause, as he needs to express a few worries he has about the people who will read his message. They are relevant to all who might read this letter today.
Palmer St. Podcast: Colossians 1:24 – 2:5
The Demanding Privilege of Making Known the Mystery of the Gospel
Many Christians are making a big mistake. They see Christ as a means to an end when He is actually the be all and end all of their existence. They see faith in Christ as the way to a happy life, the path to earthly success or comfort, or the solution to their present problems. In Paul’s case, the high calling that he received turned out to be a very demanding privilege.
Palmer St. Podcast: Ephesians 4:1-16
Immaturity can be defined as imperfection, greenness, unpreparedness, inexperience, childishness or ineptitude. In this section, Paul shows us how a church can grow up – how a church can become mature, ripe and fruitful in the deepest spiritual sense.
