Correctly receiving correction

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-44m55-aebb25 Growth cannot come if we are not willing to accept beneficial correction. Teaching and learning are two sides of the same coin; wisdom and knowledge cannot be taught if not first learned. This week we explore how to accept correction and instruction in a godly manner and what we can expect this to produce…

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S16P7 – Personal lessons from Paul: we are servants first

Romans 1:1 Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God… Paul’s personal introduction in this letter is not unique to him or this letter. Other New Testament writers such as Jude, Peter and James also introduce themselves as bond-servants of Christ Jesus. Paul himself uses…

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S16P6 – Personal lessons from Paul: remembering that we once were lost

Titus 3:1-3Remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready and willing to do good, to slander or abuse no one, to be kind and conciliatory and gentle, showing unqualified consideration and courtesy toward everyone. For we too once were foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various sinful desires and…

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S16P5 – Personal lessons from Paul: we are God’s examples

1 Tim. 1:15-16The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to…

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S16P4 – Personal lessons from Paul: you are no accident

Eph. 2:10For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, so that we would walk in them. When I read the teachings of Paul, I cannot help but be amazed by the transformation God brought about in him. It is a transformation that has resulted in so much…

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