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Paul Describes Himself. 10 Now I, Paul, urge you by the gentleness and graciousness of Christ—I who am meek [so they say] when with you face to face, but bold [outspoken and fearless] toward you when absent!
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Although he was born again, with a new heart, a new attitude, and a new life, Paul’s conversion didn’t change who he was by nature. But now he had met Christ, and his whole heart’s desire was to get to know Him personally – Christ had become everything for him! His powerful testimony was: “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”Philippia...
So Paul experienced two transformations in his life! The first was at his conversion, when his heart was transformed. He described this as putting off the “old man” and putting on the “new man” – the act of a moment, an act of faith. But the second transformation was a longer process; the process of sanctification. He daily took up his cross to fol...
And the best part of all is that this gospel of transformation that Paul preached, through his letters, but most importantly, with his life, is open to you and to me! Let’s believe in and live these exhortations from the Apostle Paul, and follow his steadfast example: “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives ...
Paul Defends His Authority - Now I, Paul, appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of Christ—though I realize you think I am timid in person and bold only when I write from far away. Well, I am ...
Oct 13, 2020 · In last week’s post we examined what Jesus taught about his second coming and the events leading up to it, so we now turn to what Paul said in his writings. 1 Corinthians 15 and 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 are two key places where Paul describes the return of Jesus.
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Jan 4, 2022 · We, with the apostle Paul, look for “the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13). Knowing that the Lord could come back today, some are tempted to stop what they are doing and just “wait” for Him.
Jun 29, 2004 · Paul’s point is that there is a “now” and a “not-yet” when it comes to our present experience of salvation in this life. Nonetheless, Paul says, I strive to lay hold (diwkw de ei kai katalabw) of that for which (ef Jw) I also was laid hold of (katelhmfqhn) by Christ Jesus (Jupo Cristou Ihsou).
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Oct 2, 2021 · Some Corinthians thought Paul was fickle and unreliable because he changed his plans and did not show up in ways they expected or Paul had intimated. Paul responded that his decisions—his plan changes—were rooted in God’s faithful grace rather than human wisdom.