Paul declares that Christ has made us one with God and one with our fellow believers.  The oneness is vital to our growth spiritually, as well as essential to our testimony to the world as Christ’s followers.

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Our salvation in Christ is an ongoing process as we become a living demonstration to others of the reality, character, and power of our God.  When we get stuck in this process, we must remind ourselves of just what God has accomplished in us in the past.  This will provide us with much needed encouragement in the present because with God, all things are possible!The post Making the Impossible Possible (Ephesians 2:1-10) first appeared on The Oasis.

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In this revealing portion of Scripture, Paul reminds the Christians at Ephesus of what God the Father has further done for all of us when He placed Christ as Head of the church.The post The God Who Holds Nothing Back (Ephesians 1:15-23) first appeared on The Oasis.

Paul emphasizes the necessity of being in Christ.  It is not only being in a fixed relationship with Him.  It goes beyond this point.  It is learning to live everyday, every moment of our day in union and fellowship with Him.  This is the life that determined His children should have until the day of our complete release from the bondage of our earthly life.The post In Christ Alone (Ephesians 1:7-14) first appeared on The Oasis.

So many Christians today keep looking for God to bless them but fail to acknowledge that we have already been blessed.  The people of God are responsible to live everyday with an attitude of stewardship of what we’ve already been given.  This lifestyle will truly bring glory to God.The post Living As Blessed People (Ephesians 3:9-10; 1:1-6) first appeared on The Oasis.

Paul exhorts the followers of Christ in Thessalonica to maintain a disciplined life and to not allow themselves to be influenced by those who are undisciplined.  This quality of life not only benefits ourselves but leads to our being a proper example to other believers.  It is also through our consistency that we develop the perseverance needed in these last days.The post Being Disciplined in a Culture of Disintegration (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15) first appeared on The Oasis.

What will a person’s life look like and what will he or she be focused upon if sold out to the purpose of God?  Paul expands on his instruction about being strong through God by describing these things in very practical terms.The post Living the Good Life (2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 16-18) first appeared on The Oasis.

In light of the challenges present during the last days for the people of God, Paul exhorts us to live a life of distinction.  This life of distinction will be evident in two ways.  There will be a clarity of our faith that is apparent to those around us.  Others will not have trouble knowing where we stand.  Secondly, our ability to stand up to the pressures of the day will manifest the strength of God that we possess.The post A Call to Clear and Consistent Faith (2 Thessalonians 2:13-17) first appeared on The Oasis.

Paul declares that despite the spiritual darkness and deception prevalent in earth’s final hours under man’s control, God’s glory is evident.  His glory will be seen in His strength on display even in the darkest days of human history.  Let us stay focused on the glory of our God.The post The Glory of God in the Last Days (2 Thessalonians 2: 3-12) first appeared on The Oasis.