Tag Archives: gospel

A Life of its Own

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

The occasion of the writing of 1 Thessalonians was the coming of Timothy, who Paul sent to the city when he could “stand it no more” (1 Thessalonians 3:1,5), that is, not knowing if their faith had truly taken hold. … Continue reading →

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By the Authority Vested in Me

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

They were amazed at His teaching; for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Mark 1:22 There’s a common understanding that one has to earn the right to speak. Who wants to listen to—much … Continue reading →

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Role Player

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

Mark starts his book with no action sequence or breathtaking flyover of the Jordan River, but with a few words of narration over a tight scene of leathery-skinned hands pushing a man’s head under the rushing water. “The beginning of … Continue reading →

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Enlightened Christianity–Ephesians 1:15-23

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

There are some Christians that exude unflappable confidence in the Lord, and see everything that happens in their lives as a result of his hand. Their instinctive response to all challenges is to trust more and to pray more and … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Gospel–Romans 1:15-17

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

15 So, for my part, I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also … Continue reading →

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Held in Suspense

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

12 Now when Jesus heard that John had been taken into custody, He withdrew into Galilee; 13 and leaving Nazareth, He came and settled in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali. 14 This … Continue reading →

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Exhibits A and B

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, so that I also may be encouraged when I learn of your condition. For I have no one else of kindred spirit who will genuinely be concerned … Continue reading →

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Rules of Engagement

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving … Continue reading →

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First World Problems

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Rick Reynolds

Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel, so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to … Continue reading →

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In the Know

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Rick Reynolds

  For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, experiencing the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear to be in me. … Continue reading →

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