God Centered Life

The letter to Smyrna is telling us what real religion must doprovide an answer to suffering and death. Jesus tells them not to be frightened of the difficult things coming their way. Today people are frightened about what is going to happen in our society, so this letter is relevant for us.

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As we begin our study of the book of Revelation, we find seven letters to the churches of Asia. Jesus writes a letter to each of them, and he has a different message for each of them. They are of great relevance to the contemporary church today.

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There is nothing distinctly religious about worship. We are all worshippers. Worship is what humans do when they enjoy something and think it's worthy. We are called to worship God and by his Spirit see him as amazing.

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Paul sets an extraordinary example for Timothy of his faithfulness to the end. We'll learn how and why not to give up as we close out this series.

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If you ever ask yourself why there is a particular kind of false teaching in a particular placethe answer is that it's what people want. They have "itching ears"a curiosity for spicy, novel information.

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Sometimes when we go to churches today or read advice on how to be spiritual and get to know God, we just get confused. What is the truth anymore?

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We so often think that suffering, difficulties, and persecution are a sign that God has forgotten us. But Paul teaches Timothy that persecution is a sign that God has forgiven us and that we are following the way of the cross.

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Even though Timothy is facing challenges, some from within the church, Paul tells him not to be discouraged. He encourages Timothy to follow the model of his own life, including how he taught the Word.

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He does not tell these hard-working Colossians to initiate opportunities, he tells them to respond to opportunities. We need to be ready to share when God prompts us.

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Part of the opposition Timothy faced was right under his nosefalse teaching. Here Paul teaches how false teaching reveals itself and and therefore what to do about it.

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