Our hope is in heaven - not here! I want to say to Christians in Ukraine, in China, or wherever you may be, under persecution or in lack, our hope is not here - out hope is in heaven!
Paul is showing the Colossians so clearly in verses 5-10, “This HOPE, preached in the Gospel of truth – despite the trouble and persecution – brings forth fruit in all the world, and in you, since the day you heard it and knew the Grace of God in truth.” The Gospel preached to the first generation Church was preached to a Church which would suffer persecution and death – and here Paul continues to the Colossians, verses 7-10, “You learned this Gospel from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, a faithful minister of Christ – and he has told me of your love in the Spirit and, from the day we heard of this, we have not ceased to pray for you, and desire that you be filled with the knowledge of God’s Will in wisdom and spiritual understanding, that you might walk worthy of the Lord, pleasing Him, being fruitful in good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God.” Paul is saying, whatever the circumstances, however hard, walk worthy of the Lord in order to please, not yourself, not the pastor, but that you might please the Lord, and that you might be fruitful in what you do!
Give God everything / Acts Bible Study (Part 13) / Chapter 5
The Power of the Resurrection / Acts Bible Study (Part 12) / Chapter 4
Filled with the Holy Spirit and Boldness / Acts Bible Study (Part 11) / Chapter 4
Salvation in the Name of Jesus / Acts Bible Study (Part 10) / Chapter 4
Live our lives in the Power of the Holy Spirit / Acts Bible Study (Part 9) / Chapter 3
Healing and Repentance / Acts Bible Study (Part 8) / Chapter 3
Faith in the Name of Jesus heals the sick / Acts Bible Study (Part 7) / Chapter 3
The Power of Jesus in you / Acts Bible Study (Part 6) / Chapter 2
The Power of Pentecost in your life / Acts Bible Study (Part 5) / Chapter 2
The key to power in your life / Acts Bible Study (Part 4) / Chapter 2
Life after death / Easter 2024 (featuring Vinesong)
I will not be afraid but believe / Good Friday message (featuring Vinesong)
God has chosen and anointed you / Acts Bible Study (Part 3) / Chapter 1
Transformed by the Holy Spirit / Acts Bible Study (Part 2) / Chapter 1
A transformed church / Acts Bible Study (Part 1) / Chapter 1
Led by the Lord / Romans 4 (Part 3)
Led by the Lord / Romans 4 (Part 2)
Led by the Lord / Romans 4 (Part 1)
Effectual fervent prayer / James Bible Study (Part 15) / Chapter 5
Patience in suffering / James Bible Study (Part 14) / Chapter 5
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