KEY IDEAS
The Christian life is characterized by joy, a heavenly perspective, confident living in Christ, righteous living, peace, and contentment.
The Christian life is characterized by joy, a heavenly perspective, confident living in Christ, righteous living, peace, and contentment.
- You can have joy even in the midst of life’s most difficult circumstances.
- God will never give up on you. He will complete His work of salvation in you—all the way into heaven.
- Sometimes difficult circumstances in life can serve to help spread the gospel.
- Whether we live or die, all is ultimately good. To live is Christ but to die is gain.
- We should all live in a manner worthy of the gospel.
- Putting others above ourselves helps us to maintain unity in the church.
- Christians ought to make every effort to remedy internal problems in the church.
- Our righteousness is not self-manufactured but rather comes through faith in Christ.
- Nothing compares with knowing Jesus!
- Our daily mind-set should always be to press toward the goal that lies ahead.
- Your true citizenship is in heaven. Choose to live now in view of then.
- Don’t worry. Pray about your needs and be at peace.
- The Christian’s contentment is rooted in the full sufficiency of Jesus Christ.