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This is a very special quote from Paul you provided, “Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now.
From it we see the clearly positive rejoicing by Paul that the body of Christ in Philippi also spreads the "Good News". He sees them all as his partners. This effort can be made by any and all members of the Church of God, not just in financial support and prayers, but by words and actions according to ability, both personal and congregational.
Have a blessed Sabbath and upcoming Thanksgiving!
Yes, and it can't be emphasized enough that you must make sure your link begins with "smile" and not "www". For instance, if responding to an ad, after you click it, look at the address field in your browser and change the "www" to "smile". Hit "Enter" or "Return", and almost certainly you will see the exact same page layout with the same price, but now it will be credited for a contribution from Amazon to UCG if you make the purchase.
So much to think about and pray about. God help us adapt while holding fast to truth, both the backbone of the commandments, the bones attached, and the flesh that covers it. All of it makes us the body of Christ. Our Father is our Keeper. He watches over us and protects us. Christ is our Lord and Master. He's our Elder Brother and our Crew Boss. The fields we work are the fields He manages. God please help us to jump on board with fervent commitment.
This line needs to be re-written... "As Christians, it is important that we not shy away from standing up for and speaking out against things which are contrary to God’s laws,"
maybe...
"As Christians, it is important that we not shy away from standing up for [God's laws] and speaking out against things which are contrary to God’s laws them,"
We are affected, Dr. Ward, and possibly by the most subtle of inventions, politics. The politics of this world are just that, so when we start to enter that conversation, no matter which side we choose, we compromise the word of God.
Rev 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven saying, "Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues.
Let us not only count the cost before Passover but every day, so we can then focus on the incredible mercy God showed us through the death of Jesus the Christ.
This letter is so much appreciated. Thank you, and blessed season of deliverance to you and all of us.
Since the writing of this article, another great study aid on this subject has been published, entitle, "Is God a Trinity?"
https://www.ucg.org/bible-study-tools/booklets/is-god-a-trinity