KEY IDEAS
Church life can sometimes be difficult. The intrusion of false doctrine can cause contention and division. Confrontations can be painful. But a commitment to sound doctrine helps restore stability.
Church life can sometimes be difficult. The intrusion of false doctrine can cause contention and division. Confrontations can be painful. But a commitment to sound doctrine helps restore stability.
- God comforts us in our afflictions so that we may in turn comfort others.
- God has put the Holy Spirit within our hearts as a guarantee of what is yet to come.
- Church members guilty of gross sin should be forgiven and restored to church fellowship following true repentance.
- Beware of peddlers of God’s Word. They are plentiful and they are dangerous.
- We are sufficient in God alone.
- Take comfort. Our afflictions are light and momentary. They’re preparing us for heavenly glory.
- An eternal perspective that looks to “the things that are unseen” strengthens us as we face trials.
- Good news: our resurrection bodies will be powerful and they will be permanent.
- Recipe for spiritual blessing: walk by faith and not by sight.
- Don’t fear death. To be absent from the body is to be at home with the Lord.
- Live your life with the daily expectancy that you will face the judgment seat of Christ.
- Rejoice! You are a new creature in Christ.
- We are all ambassadors for Christ. Represent Him well.
- Rejoice! Jesus took what was ours so He could give us what is His.
- Believers should not be unequally yoked with unbelievers.
- Make every effort to help your brothers and sisters who are in financial need.
- Beware of those who teach a different Jesus, a different spirit, or a different gospel.
- Beware: Satan can mimic an angel of light.
- God’s strength is made perfect in human weakness.
- It is wise for Christians to periodically examine themselves to ensure they are in the faith.