This is a phrase which appears in Paul’s letter to the Church in Philippi; the theme is found throughout the book of Acts and the NT letters. I preached on this topic in November 2024. The link is here, should you wish to listen to it. https://www.thebridgechurch.co.uk/media/ (Phil 2.19-28) I mentioned a number of connections… Read more »
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You will always have the poor with you
While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked. “This perfume could have… Read more »
The goal is maturity
Paul writes in Romans 8.29 that we are predestined to be conformed to the image, or likeness, of Christ. There are numerous similar comments in the NT, from Paul and Peter and John. This is a key issue. As I have tried to set out below, the ‘goal’ for the Christian is maturity or completeness,… Read more »