Main Idea of Philippians: Maintaining our joy in the Lord while advancing the Gospel, even in the midst of suffering. Questions to Consider: What reasons does Paul give for his former confidence in the flesh? How does he now view these things? What does it mean to “gain Christ” and be found “in him”? How …
Main Idea of Philippians: Maintaining our joy in the Lord while advancing the Gospel, even in the midst of suffering. Questions to Consider: What is the significance of Paul’s call to “rejoice in the Lord,” especially in light of the warnings that follow? Who are the “dogs,” “evildoers,” and those who “mutilate the flesh”? Why …
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Have you ever wondered what true zeal for the Gospel looks like? What would it take to leave behind comfort and familiarity to spread the good news of salvation to those who have never heard it? How can we, as modern Christians, recapture the burning passion for missions that characterized the early church? The Moravian …
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Main Idea of Philippians: Maintaining our joy in the Lord while advancing the Gospel, even in the midst of suffering. Questions to Consider: How does Epaphroditus’s example illustrate the importance of sacrificial service in the Christian life? What qualities in Epaphroditus does Paul commend that make him a worthy example for the Philippians? How does …
The following is an update from Rafael Rodriguez on the new work “Misión Bíblica Comunidad de Gracia” in Central Maracay: My beloved, here is a small report of the things the Lord has done here in Maracay, Venezuela. About four months ago, amid much uncertainty and fear, but in prayer and with much advice from …
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Main Idea of Philippians: Maintaining our joy in the Lord while advancing the Gospel, even in the midst of suffering. Questions to Consider: What qualities in Timothy does Paul commend that make him a valuable partner in ministry? How does Timothy’s example illustrate the importance of genuine care for others in Christian service? How does …
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Main Idea of Philippians: Maintaining our joy in the Lord while advancing the Gospel, even in the midst of suffering. Questions to Consider: How does Paul’s exhortation to “work out your own salvation” connect with the preceding passage on Christ’s humility and exaltation (2:5-11)? What does it mean to work out salvation with “fear and …
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Main Idea of Philippians: Maintaining our joy in the Lord while advancing the Gospel, even in the midst of suffering. Questions to Consider: What does it mean to have the “mind of Christ” in the context of His divine and human natures? How does Christ’s kenosis (self-emptying) demonstrate His obedience and love? What is the …
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Growing Unity and Evangelism in Yaguita de Pastor By the grace of God, the conferences on creating a culture of evangelism appears to be bearing real fruit. Francisco reports exciting developments in Yaguita de Pastor, where a spirit of unity and evangelism is flourishing. Following the conferences on building a culture of evangelism, two churches …
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We are overflowing with gratitude and praise to the Lord as the new outreach program, focused on the school nestled behind the church building in Hato Mayor, has officially commenced. Beyond the vital provision of food for families facing hardship, we recognized a critical need within the school itself. It came to our attention that …
Main Idea of Philippians: Maintaining our joy in the Lord while advancing the Gospel, even in the midst of suffering. Questions to Consider: What does Paul mean by “encouragement in Christ”? How does “being like-minded” contribute to the church’s mission? What is the relationship between humility and unity? How does this passage connect to the …
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Rafael Rodriguez Sharing Christ in Maracay, Venezuela This past Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, marked our first time partnering with a community center to share the Gospel with the visitors and the staff and offer some practical assistance. The center is called the “Grandparents House” and is a vital community center that provides warm lunches three …
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More Than Just a Meal: Sharing Hope in Haiti In Juana Mendez, Haiti, Leonel is demonstrating that true ministry goes beyond meeting immediate needs. While providing essential food and fuel to a home for the elderly and 17 vulnerable children who also depend on sustenance there, he’s also sharing the life-changing power of the Gospel …
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Gwo lide nan Filipyen: Kenbe lajwa nou nan Senyè a tout tan n ap fè Levanjil la avanse, menm nan mitan soufrans. Kesyon pou nou konsidere: Ki sa Pòl vle di lè l di “konbat tankou yon sèl moun”? Ki jan Pòl wè opozisyon l ap fè fas a? Ki siyifikasyon “kanpe fèm nan yon …
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Main Idea of Philippians: Maintaining our joy in the Lord while advancing the Gospel, even in the midst of suffering. Questions to Consider: What does Paul mean by “contending as one man”? How does Paul view the opposition he faces? What is the significance of “standing firm in the one Spirit”? How does this passage …
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Main Idea of Philippians: Maintaining our joy in the Lord while advancing the Gospel, even in the midst of suffering. Questions to Consider: What is Paul’s ultimate ambition? How does he view life and death in light of the Gospel? What does it mean to “live is Christ”? How does Paul’s perspective on life and …
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A THEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE AND SOME PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS While acts of compassion are vital expressions of Christian love, the church possesses a unique power to change lives and communities far beyond the reach of humanitarian efforts alone. This power resides in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, which offers not merely temporary relief but a radical and …
Main Idea of Philippians: Maintaining our joy in the Lord while advancing the Gospel, even in the midst of suffering. Questions to Consider: How does Paul’s imprisonment affect the advancement of the Gospel? What are the different responses to Paul’s imprisonment described in the text? What motivates those who preach Christ out of selfish ambition? …
Main Idea of Philippians: Maintaining our joy in the Lord while advancing the Gospel, even in the midst of suffering. Questions to Consider: How does Paul express his love and concern for the Philippians? What specific requests does he make in his prayer for them? How does this prayer connect to the themes of joy …
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Main Idea of Philippians: Maintaining our joy in the Lord while advancing the Gospel, even in the midst of suffering. Questions to Consider: How does Paul express his partnership with the Philippians? What are the specific things he prays for on their behalf? How does this prayer reflect his joy in Christ? The Text: Paul and …
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Main Idea of Philippians: Maintaining our joy in the Lord while advancing the Gospel, even in the midst of suffering. Questions to Consider: Why did Paul write this letter to the Philippians? What were the circumstances surrounding the church in Philippi? How does this letter connect to the broader themes of the New Testament? Historical …
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Main Idea of James: True faith in Jesus Christ is demonstrated through a life characterized by perseverance, good works, controlled speech, resistance to worldliness, and patient endurance. Questions to Consider: What is the role of prayer in the life of a believer? How does prayer connect us to God and bring about His purposes? How …
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The gospel is essential for both unbelievers and believers. Unbelievers need it for salvation, and believers need it for continued spiritual growth. Share the gospel with unbelievers by explaining God, man, Jesus, and their need to respond. Preach the gospel to believers by connecting every text to Christ and His work.
Main Idea of James: True faith in Jesus Christ is demonstrated through a life characterized by perseverance, good works, controlled speech, resistance to worldliness, and patient endurance. Questions to Consider: Why is patience so important for believers, especially in times of suffering? How can we strengthen our hearts and persevere in faith as we wait …
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Main Idea of James: True faith in Jesus Christ is demonstrated through a life characterized by perseverance, good works, controlled speech, resistance to worldliness, and patient endurance. Questions to Consider: What are the dangers of wealth? How can riches lead to spiritual ruin? How should believers view and use their material possessions? The Text: “Come …
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Main Idea of James: True faith in Jesus Christ is demonstrated through a life characterized by perseverance, good works, controlled speech, resistance to worldliness, and patient endurance. Questions to Consider: Why is it wrong to boast about our future plans? How does this behavior demonstrate a lack of trust in God? How can we cultivate …
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Main Idea of James: True faith in Jesus Christ is demonstrated through a life characterized by perseverance, good works, controlled speech, resistance to worldliness, and patient endurance. Questions to Consider: Why is speaking against or judging a fellow believer such a serious offense? How does this behavior contradict God’s law? How can we cultivate a …
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Main Idea of James: True faith in Jesus Christ is demonstrated through a life characterized by perseverance, good works, controlled speech, resistance to worldliness, and patient endurance. Questions to Consider: What does it mean to submit to God? How does pride hinder our relationship with Him? What practical steps can we take to draw nearer …
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The gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ—who He is (God the Son, Messiah, King) and what He did (died for sins, rose again, will return). It demands repentance and belief, a response of faith in His person and work.
Main Idea of James: True faith in Jesus Christ is demonstrated through a life characterized by perseverance, good works, controlled speech, resistance to worldliness, and patient endurance. Questions to Consider: What are the root causes of conflict among believers? What does it mean to be a friend of the world, and why is it incompatible …
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A conference on “Cultivating an Evangelistic Culture in the Local Church” was held at Iglesia Bautista Yaguita de Pastor in Santiago. By God’s grace, ninety-six people were in attendance by the end of the night, and the event seemed to be well-received. Pastor Smith Dumont of of the hosting church, Iglesia Bautista Yaguita de Pastor …
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Main Idea of James: True faith manifests itself in consistent godly behavior, including wisdom that is characterized by good conduct and gentleness, not envy and selfish ambition. Questions to Consider: What are the characteristics of wisdom that comes from above? How is this wisdom manifested in the life of a believer? What is the relationship …
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Main Idea of James: True faith manifests itself in consistent godly behavior, including wisdom that is characterized by good conduct and gentleness, not envy and selfish ambition. Questions to Consider: How can we discern between true and false wisdom? What are the characteristics of each? How does envy and selfish ambition corrupt our understanding and …
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Idea Principal de Santiago: La verdadera fe se manifiesta en un comportamiento piadoso consistente, incluyendo el control de la propia lengua. Preguntas a Considerar: ¿Cómo puede nuestra lengua bendecir a Dios y maldecir a personas hechas a Su imagen? ¿Qué revela esta inconsistencia sobre nuestro corazón? ¿Cómo podemos cultivar una lengua que hable consistentemente vida …
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Main Idea of James: True faith manifests itself in consistent godly behavior, including the control of one’s speech. Questions to Consider: How can our words both bless God and curse people made in His image? What does this inconsistency reveal about our hearts? How can we cultivate a tongue that consistently speaks life and blessing? …
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Main Idea of James: True faith in Jesus Christ is demonstrated through a life characterized by perseverance, good works, controlled speech, resistance to worldliness, and patient endurance. Questions to Consider: How can our tongue cause such great damage? Why is it so difficult to tame our tongue? The Text: So also the tongue is a …
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Main Idea of James: True faith in Jesus Christ is demonstrated through a life characterized by perseverance, good works, controlled speech, resistance to worldliness, and patient endurance. Questions to Consider: What are the dangers of uncontrolled speech? What are the implications of our words for those around us? The text: Not many should become teachers, …
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We’re pleased to share an update on our recent virtual apologetics conference featuring guest expositor Dustin Segers. In the first session, Dustin advocated for a biblical approach to apologetics, emphasizing the sufficiency of Scripture. He criticizes common methods like evidentialism, rationalism, and some forms of presuppositionalism as unbiblical and potentially misleading. He proposes a “Biblical Apologetics” approach …
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Main Idea of James: True faith in Jesus Christ is demonstrated through a life characterized by perseverance, good works, controlled speech, resistance to worldliness, and patient endurance. Questions to Consider: What are the characteristics of true, saving faith? What are the characteristics of false, non-saving faith? The Text: But someone will say, “You have faith, …
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Main Idea of James: True faith in Jesus Christ is demonstrated through a life characterized by perseverance, good works, controlled speech, resistance to worldliness, and patient endurance. Do I truly understand what it means to love my neighbor as myself? In what ways do I fail to show impartial love and compassion to others? Indeed, …
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