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- In Philippians 4:9, Paul exhorts us to follow his example by becoming doers of the Word. He shows us that Christian conduct is built on biblical content and is vital because it results in the very presence of the God of peace. Verse 9 must not be separated from verse 8. Our thought life forms the basis for our behavior.
bible.org/seriespage/lesson-26-importance-christian-conduct-philippians-49Lesson 26: The Importance Of Christian Conduct (Philippians 4:9)
Jul 30, 2013 · In verse 9 we see that the practice of Christian conduct results in the God of peace being with us. You may be wondering, “I thought that God is always with us. Why does Paul say something that’s always true as if it were a special deal?” The answer is, because it is a special deal! Yes, God is always with the believer (Matt. 28:20; Heb ...
- Lesson 25: The Christian’s Thought Life (Philippians 4:8)
In Philippians 4:8 Paul exhorts us to develop a Christian...
- 3. The Conduct and Duty of the Church (Ephesians 4-6)
Having set forth the believer’s position doctrinally, Paul...
- Lesson 25: The Christian’s Thought Life (Philippians 4:8)
14 Bible Verses about Christian Conduct. Most Relevant Verses. Philippians 1:27. Verse Concepts. Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
Jan 4, 2022 · In all three cases, Paul makes the point that Christian conduct is important in not only shutting the mouths of evil men, but also in guarding the integrity of the Word of God. Consider the alternative.
- Introduction
- Observations on The Relationship of Chapters 1-3 to Chapters 4-6
- Our Conduct and Our Calling
- Attitudes Befitting Our Calling
- The Basis of Christian Unity
- Spiritual Gifts: Unity in Diversity
- Conclusion
One of my favorite “healings” of our Lord, is recorded in the fifth chapter of the Gospel of John. For 38 years a man had been waiting near the pool of Bethesda, waiting for a miracle. The text tells us he was waiting for an angel to come and trouble the waters. If he could get into the pool first, this man believed, he could be healed. One day Jes...
(1) Chapters 1-3 are doctrinal and chapters 4-6 are applicational. Most students of Ephesians would agree to this two-fold division of the epistle. The first half of the book focuses on the doctrines which define the Christian’s calling, the second half has many instructions concerning the Christian conduct. (2) Chapters 1-3 precede chapters 4-6. (...
I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, entreat you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called. Verse 1 is founded upon a principle which underlies the entire epistle: A person’s calling sets the standard for their conduct. The higher one’s calling, the higher one’s conduct must be. The law of the land sets a minimal ...
With all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. A high calling does not justify a haughty attitude. We have been called to a position of blessing and privilege, but this must not be distorted in any way promote pride. We are not any...
There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all. The unity of which Paul speaks is not that which we should strive to create, but rather than which we should strive to preserve.64The unity is one that ex...
But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore it says, “When He ascended on high, He led captive a host of captives, And He gave gifts to men.” (Now this expression, “He ascended,” what does it mean except that He also had descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is Himself also He w...
The Christian’s conduct is to be based upon and consistent with his calling in Christ. He has been called to become an active, functioning member of the body of Christ. He has been called to obedience. The church is the dwelling place of God in the Spirit, and the instrument by which God demonstrates the glory of His wisdom, power, and grace. As we...
Sep 6, 2023 · In the second half of Ephesians (chapters 4-6), Paul discusses Christian behavior which can best be summed up in these few words: “Be imitators of God…and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us” (Ephesians 5:1-2).
And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ.”
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Feb 19, 2008 · Having set forth the believer’s position doctrinally, Paul now calls upon him to prove the reality of his calling through right conduct: “I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called” (4:1). The “therefore’s” of Paul are significant.
