The Cheerful Giver, Part 1
The Grace of Giving, Part 2
In this passage, Paul points to the Macedonian churches, who gave generously despite severe poverty, showing that the ability and desire to give are themselves gifts of God's grace. Above all, Jesus' sacrificial example—becoming poor so that believers might become spiritually rich—is presented as the ultimate motivation for generous giving.
The Grace of Giving, Part 1
In this passage, Paul points to the Macedonian churches, who gave generously despite severe poverty, showing that the ability and desire to give are themselves gifts of God's grace. Above all, Jesus' sacrificial example—becoming poor so that believers might become spiritually rich—is presented as the ultimate motivation for generous giving.
Grieving Well Over Sin, Part 2
What does it look like to grieve over sin in a godly way—and how is godly grief distinct from worldly grief? This is a crucial question, because worldly grief leads to death, and godly grief leads to salvation without regret. It’s easy to confuse the two, but they are worlds apart—and Paul means to show us the difference.
Grieving Well Over Sin, Part 1
What does it look like to grieve over sin in a godly way—and how is godly grief distinct from worldly grief? This is a crucial question, because worldly grief leads to death, and godly grief leads to salvation without regret. It’s easy to confuse the two, but they are worlds apart—and Paul means to show us the difference.
Living Faithfully When the Time Is Short, Part 2
Paul declares that ‘now is the favourable time…now is the day of salvation.’ The message of the gospel is urgent; time is short. And Paul models in his ministry what it looks like to serve with radical urgency given the shortness of the time. Do we share his same urgency? Would we bear the same cost?
Living Faithfully When the Time Is Short, Part 1
Paul declares that ‘now is the favourable time…now is the day of salvation.’ The message of the gospel is urgent; time is short. And Paul models in his ministry what it looks like to serve with radical urgency given the shortness of the time. Do we share his same urgency? Would we bear the same cost?
The Heart of Ministry, Part 2
Authentic ministry proclaims a message focused on Christ—that in him we are re-created, reconciled and made righteous. It’s the gospel that shaped Paul's ministry and his outlook on people. And it should shape our outlook and our ministry too.
The Heart of Ministry, Part 1
Authentic ministry proclaims a message focused on Christ—that in him we are re-created, reconciled and made righteous. It’s the gospel that shaped Paul's ministry and his outlook on people. And it should shape our outlook and our ministry too.
Thinking Rightly About Death and Dying, Part 2
Knowing our weakness and frailty as servants of the gospel, we long for our heavenly home and we learn to walk by faith. With this eternal perspective, we seek to use our time here below to please him, remembering that we will one day stand before him.
Thinking Rightly About Death and Dying, Part 1
Knowing our weakness and frailty as servants of the gospel, we long for our heavenly home and we learn to walk by faith. With this eternal perspective, we seek to use our time here below to please him, remembering that we will one day stand before him.