When Paul came amongst the Corinthians, he wanted to know nothing "except Jesus Christ and him crucified" (1 Cor 2:2). Knowing Jesus, right in front of people, is enormously freeing and invigorating, and we're convinced that we lack nothing as we do.
Further, knowing He was crucified reminds us that no one needs to die for sin because, in Him, we already have. That changes our approach to people because we see them through the eyes of faith in Christ Jesus. We're not pretending! We're living by faith in Christ. We believe He’s right about what He has done to and for people, and that's reality.
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Spot on!! Love it!
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ReplyDeleteYup!
ReplyDeleteThat is one good post. I don't see how anyone could misunderstand what you are getting across. Thank you for your insights and the time it takes to put this mini teachings together. You are a gift to the body.
ReplyDeleteYes, we dont hear Christ crucified being preached.
ReplyDeleteWell put Ralph! We just finished a month long study of Paul, Timothy & Barnabas...with encouragement to be one and find one in your life
ReplyDeleteAmen ♥
ReplyDeleteVery powerful Truth! Thanks Ralph!
ReplyDeleteIt is such a key ... to become exclusive in our knowledge.
ReplyDeleteLove it, Ralph! and not only that, it wouldn't do any good for anyone else to die for sin, besides Jesus; no one else qualifies as God's Propitiation for sin.
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