It is in Christ that we are complete, if as men and women we have been created to know and worship our Maker, then it is only in Christ that we can know him.
For them, as for us today, there was only one way to avoid being victims of those who tried to deceive them with persuasive reasoning, only one way to remain firm in the Truth. And it was (and is) to be grounded, rooted and affirmed in the One
He is God, God bringing Himself close to us, making Himself visible. He is the origin, the cause, and the reason behind EVERYTHING, absolutely everything. He is above all, Eternal, and Majestic.
Based on the information he received from Epaphras, Paul prays in this way for the Colossians, knowing that they run risks, surrounded by worldviews that are contrary to the true faith.
From prison, Paul sends this letter to the church in a small, but prosperous city in Asia called Colossae.The person who delivers the letter is one of the leaders of the congregation: Epaphras. The believers in Colossae were surrounded by heres
Paul mentions the brethren in Caesar’s household, telling us that even in the imperial palace, the light of the Gospel had arrived and there were faithful Christians there.
The interesting matter here is how Paul draws attention to the question: who has been blessed by this gesture? Himself, obviously, because he has seen his needs supplied, but those who are even more blessed are those who have given, because thi
Paul, in prison and financial want, receives help from the church in Philippi, and he rejoices for this, but he also takes the opportunity to remind them (and us) that the circumstances are precisely that: circumstances. If our lives depend on
May our thoughts always be focused upon the greatest glory of God. Let us meditate on Him, His love, His goodness, His mercy. May we allow our minds to be filled with His Word and His Truth, that His light may dispel our darkness.
What is the source of our joy, of our view of life? Where do we place our confidence and hope? Paul encourages us here to leave all our worries, our fears, our struggles with the One who has already won, in Jesus, the Lamb of God.
One of the most evident examples of spiritual maturity is how we handle our relationships, especially the conflicts. The Christian can go before his brother in Christ and recognize his own faults, ask for forgiveness, and be sincere about what
When Paul says, “look to me and imitate those who live as I do,” he is teaching us to look to Jesus… Our citizenship is from heaven, our mind is heavenly (conformed to God’s Word). We don’t live like those who trust in their own righteousness,
One of the greatest dangers of the Christian faith is falling into “legalism.”It is very simple to think that Christianity is only a series of rules for how to live; a classification of what pleases God and what does not.
How can we be lights? By working out our salvation (understanding here the process of sanctification that God is doing in us) with the greatest seriousness and commitment (fear and trembling)
Speaking of putting others above ourselves, Paul offers us one of the most beautiful descriptions of who Jesus is and what He did.The One who created everything became a servant, a slave to be more exact. He came to serve us, and He left us an
In our circle, occasionally we can be the object of mocking, of contempt, of distancing. May these things, and the persecution, when it happens to us, find us strong and joyful in the opportunity to participate in Christ’s suffering… God bles
“I pray for you always,” he tells them, “because I love you and because it brings me joy to see how you are faithful to the Gospel and show Christ through your lives.”
Even while imprisoned, Paul trusts that the LORD would soon free him, and he encourages the church in Philippi to continue growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, to continue proclaiming the Gospel, to care for one another, and to s
We are very grateful that you listen to our podcast, very soon we will be starting a new series of devotionals based on Paul's letter to the Philippians. This letter from the apostle Paul, addressed to the church in Philippi, is very special.
The disciples are full of joy. The part of God’s plan to fill the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ has been made known. How could we not be happy? How could we not praise God for this?
The surprise continues, but fear becomes joy. It really is Him. He even eats with them.This encounter with Jesus leaves such a profound mark on those who are there that it will lead them to serve the Risen One until the day of their own death.