Paul urges the Philippians to sit loosely in their culture and live according to the gospel alone. We are called on to be bold for Christ but humble toward the world.
Revelation tells us about the unfolding story of God's grace and Christ's sacrifice so that we can be forgiven and know how to love a fallen world. Christ's resurrection is the proof and pledge that God intends to make all things new.
We can look forward with hope and confidence that God is in control, Satan is bound and his end is certain - all evil will be destroyed. Our actions motivated by faith have eternal significance.
In the midst of chaos there is a Lamb protecting His Church. How can we match our lives to the song we sing worshipping the Lamb? Will we tell people about God's love and His justice?
We have been reconciled to God for eternity and we have been given the ultimate weapon against evil: bearing testimony to Jesus and bearing whatever hardship follows.
We have been reconciled to God for eternity and we have been given the ultimate weapon against evil: bearing testimony to Jesus and bearing whatever hardship follows.