In Part 1, we looked at the first two attitudes toward God’s will: ignoring and disobeying. Today, we will look … More
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Favoritism Forbidden, Walking the Talk: Part 2 (James 2:8–13)
In Part 1, we learned James examines four basic Christian doctrines in the light of the way we treat other people. Today, we … More
Quit Kidding Yourself: Part 2 (James 1:22–27)
There are true believers who are fooling themselves concerning their Christian walk. If a Christian sins because Satan deceives him, … More
Quit Kidding Yourself (James 1:19–21)
The emphasis in this section is on the dangers of self-deception: “deceiving your own selves” (James 1:22); “deceives his own … More
How To Handle Temptation: Part 2 (James 1:17–18)
When our circumstances are difficult, we may find ourselves complaining against God, questioning His love, and resisting His will. At … More
Time to Grow Up
We are starting a new series in the Book of James. Beginning a study of a book of the Bible … More
The Secret of Contentment: Part 2 (Philippians 4:10-23)
In these verses, Paul names three wonderful spiritual resources that make us adequate and give us contentment. In Part 1, … More
The Secret of Contentment (Philippians 4:10-23)
“The trouble with him is he’s a thermometer and not a thermostat!” This statement by one of his deacons aroused … More
You Don’t Have to Worry: Part 2 (Philippians 4:1-9)
Paul had a good excuse to worry—but he did not! If we are to conquer worry and experience the secure … More
You Don’t Have to Worry (Philippians 4:1–9)
If anybody had an excuse for worrying, it was the Apostle Paul. His beloved Christian friends at Philippi were disagreeing … More
Living in the Future Tense (Philippians 3:17–21)
Having set forth his life ambition to be more Christ-like, Paul does not hesitate to tell the Philippians to follow … More
Let’s Win the Race: Part 2 (Philippians 3:12-16)
All of us want to be “winning Christians” and fulfill the purposes for which we have been saved. In this … More
Let’s Win the Race (Philippians 3:12-16)
Most people read biographies to satisfy their curiosity about great people, hoping they will discover the “secret” that made them … More
Learning How to Count: Part 2 (Philippians 3:1-11)
In Part 1, we saw the “things” Paul was living for before he knew Christ neither satisfied him nor gave … More
Learning How to Count (Philippians 3:1-11)
Circumstances and people can rob us of joy, but so can things; and it is this “thief” that Paul deals … More
Helpers in the Ministry (Philippians 2:19–30)
As we continue our study in Philippians, Paul is still discussing the submissive mind. He gives us a description of the … More
The Ins and Outs of Christian Living (Philippians 2:12–18)
“Few things are harder to put up with,” wrote Mark Twain, “than the annoyance of a good example.” Perhaps the … More
The Great Example: Part 2 (Philippians 2:1–11)
Jesus illustrates the four characteristics of the person with the submissive mind. In Part 1, we saw the first two … More
The Great Example (Philippians 2:1–11)
People can rob us of our joy. Paul was facing his problems with people at Rome (Phil. 1:15–18) as well … More
Battle Stations! (Philippians 1:27–30)
The Christian life is not a playground; it is a battleground. We are children in the family, enjoying the fellowship … More