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Paul knew, of course, that “to die” was better than “to live,” so far as the benefits for him were concerned. But Paul was like his Lord in that he was a humble servant, who put the interests of others above his own (see Philippians 2:1-30).
Sep 1, 2016 · God never said it was easy. But it is vastly better than being a willful sinner and going to hell. Jesus did say that “my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:30), but the Christian life is “easy” and “light” only if we willfully take his yoke on ourselves. This does not contradict Paul in Romans 7.
- Translation. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 1:19 for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the support of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
- Outline. A. Paul’s Circumstances (1:12-18a) 1. The Advancement of the Gospel through Preaching (1:12-14) a. General Statement about Paul’s Circumstances (1:12)
- Paul’s Circumstances: Perspective, Joy, and Mission in Life. (1:18b-26) If you have not read the lesson on 1:12-18a, we encourage you to do this now.
- Principles for Application 1. How do we view are circumstances? Do we have such a view of God that when bad things happen we conclude that nothing good can come of it?
Nov 2, 2022 · In these perilous circumstances, Paul says, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Paul is saying that regardless of what happens, whether he continues to live or his life ends, his life revolves around Jesus.
Paul Describes Himself - Now I, Paul, urge you by the gentleness and graciousness of Christ—I who am meek [so they say] when with you face to face, but bold [outspoken and fearless] toward you when ...
Jul 30, 2013 · What Paul IS teaching: the Christian’s thought life should be focused on the great truths of scripture. Even though Scripture is not specifically mentioned, it is assumed, because it is the only source for knowing what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and of good repute.
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But there’s only one way to have a life worth living and a death worth dying, and that is to look to the One who conquered death, the One Paul desired to see above all things. If you see Him as He is, you, too, will say, “To be with Christ is far better.”
