Sorry this is so very late, I had a wrestling tournament today.
Philippians 3 is super amazing because Paul teaches something that most people believe the OPPOSITE of!
Muslims, Hindus, Buddists, and others all believe you may get to heaven by good works. In Philippians 3 Paul talks about how he obeyed the law without a fault! Before he could even make choices for himself his parents did what the law required them to do them.
PHILIPPIANS 3:7 I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done.
Now that Paul is a Christian he knows that obeying the law and being pretty much perfect was getting him NOWHERE! He was still a sinner deserving death.
Philippians 3:8-9 Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ and become one with him. I no longer count my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God's way of making us right with himself depends on faith.
It took Paul all of his childhood and a good bit of his adult life to realize that everything is worthless when compared with knowing Christ Jesus. Luckily, we can see through his life these lessons without having to live them ourselves. Don't let anything in your life come before Jesus Christ, because IT IS GARBAGE compared to JESUS CHRIST!
Philippians 3:13 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead,
Whenever, I stop and think about how many times I've messed up in the past and walked away from God, I find myself unable to move forward. Paul says forgets the past because he knows every second of the future is a step closer to God
This blog is for the youth at Impact Church, or anyone else that wants to join us to read through the Bible together.
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Friday, January 4, 2013
Philippians 2
Philippians 2 is a really great chapter because it builds on Philippians 1. Yesterday Jackie was talking about how she thought obeying God, pleases Him.
Philippians 2:13 For God is working in you, giving you the desire to obey Him and the power to do what pleases Him.
This verse proved she is right. Also I usually have the desire to obey God, but not the power to carry it out. V. 12 and 13 make me think that the more I obey God the more I'll be able to do it again.
Philippians 2:14 Do all things without complaining or grumbling.
This verse has had a big impact on my life because when I was little, I had to right it 100 times if I complained about a chore.
Now it helps me not complain or at least keep the complaints in my head.
Philippians 2:15 So that no one can speak a word of blame against you. You are to live clean, innocent lives as children of God in a dark world full of crooked and perverse people let you lives shine brightly before them.
I am trying my best to not do anything that will hurt my testimony for God. Billy Graham has been good about this and he will leave an unscathed legacy for God. Actions speak louder then words. If are living an upright joyful and peaceful life, without using bad worldly things to find that joy and peace, your testimony can be proof of your faith in the Lord.
Philippians 2:13 For God is working in you, giving you the desire to obey Him and the power to do what pleases Him.
This verse proved she is right. Also I usually have the desire to obey God, but not the power to carry it out. V. 12 and 13 make me think that the more I obey God the more I'll be able to do it again.
Philippians 2:14 Do all things without complaining or grumbling.
This verse has had a big impact on my life because when I was little, I had to right it 100 times if I complained about a chore.
Now it helps me not complain or at least keep the complaints in my head.
Philippians 2:15 So that no one can speak a word of blame against you. You are to live clean, innocent lives as children of God in a dark world full of crooked and perverse people let you lives shine brightly before them.
I am trying my best to not do anything that will hurt my testimony for God. Billy Graham has been good about this and he will leave an unscathed legacy for God. Actions speak louder then words. If are living an upright joyful and peaceful life, without using bad worldly things to find that joy and peace, your testimony can be proof of your faith in the Lord.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Philippians 1
1rst day of Phillippians today. Philippians is my favorite book of the Bible because of how Joyful it makes me feel to read about a church that was following the LORD right and didn't need to be reprimanded by Paul.
Philippians 1:5 because you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now.
I think that is amazing! I always felt like I couldn't share my faith until I knew more about God or was closer to Him, but the people in Phillipi went out and spread the Gospel knowing way less than I do.
Philippians 1:21,22 For to me, living is for Christ, and dying is even better. Yet if I live, that means fruitful service for Christ. I really don't know which is better.
Paul is such an amazing Christian! Every second he was alive was FRUITFUL service for Jesus Christ. That means no matter if he was in prison, getting beaten, or in court, that time was being used and good results for Christ were coming out of it. I know I waste a lot of time doing worthless stuff. I want to get my life to where it is fruitful service for Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:29 For you have been given not only the privelege of trusting Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him.
This sounds like one of the commercials where at the end they throw in a special offer, like Not only will you get the Proactive Scrub Brush, we will also throw in two free bottles of shampoo! I know for me suffering doesn't get me excited. :( I am going through a desert thing right now and I'm trying to be positive but its not easy. Suffering in a Godly way does bring glory to God though. It brings more glory than living Godly because it's harder to do. That's why I think they say suffering is a privilege.
I'm praying God blesses you in your Bible reading and day today. Don't forget to comment!
Philippians 1:5 because you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now.
I think that is amazing! I always felt like I couldn't share my faith until I knew more about God or was closer to Him, but the people in Phillipi went out and spread the Gospel knowing way less than I do.
Philippians 1:21,22 For to me, living is for Christ, and dying is even better. Yet if I live, that means fruitful service for Christ. I really don't know which is better.
Paul is such an amazing Christian! Every second he was alive was FRUITFUL service for Jesus Christ. That means no matter if he was in prison, getting beaten, or in court, that time was being used and good results for Christ were coming out of it. I know I waste a lot of time doing worthless stuff. I want to get my life to where it is fruitful service for Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:29 For you have been given not only the privelege of trusting Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him.
This sounds like one of the commercials where at the end they throw in a special offer, like Not only will you get the Proactive Scrub Brush, we will also throw in two free bottles of shampoo! I know for me suffering doesn't get me excited. :( I am going through a desert thing right now and I'm trying to be positive but its not easy. Suffering in a Godly way does bring glory to God though. It brings more glory than living Godly because it's harder to do. That's why I think they say suffering is a privilege.
I'm praying God blesses you in your Bible reading and day today. Don't forget to comment!
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Free Day
So we finished Romans yesterday and we have not met to talk about what we are going to read next or who is leading it, so today is a free day. Meaning that you read what ever chapter or chapters you want and comment with what you learned, what stood out to you, etc.
We are having bible study tonight at 6:30 - 7:30. We will be covering A LOT: Romans 4-16, if you did not read all of this its okay please still come because we will be talking about a lot of good things. :)
We are having bible study tonight at 6:30 - 7:30. We will be covering A LOT: Romans 4-16, if you did not read all of this its okay please still come because we will be talking about a lot of good things. :)
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Romans 16 - LAST CHAPTER
IT'S 2013!!!! I hope you all had a great 2012! :)
Today is the last day of Romans :( I have learned a lot and I really hope you have too! I love what everyone had to say when they posted.
With Romans being over and we have not really met to talk about what to read next, tomorrow is going to be a free day. That means you can read whatever chapter you want in the whole bible and then tell us about it on the blog. :) We will decide what book is next at bible study tomorrow. :)
So anyways back to Romans 16.
The first part of Romans 16 is Paul talking about all the different people he knows that have helped him or that are his friends. Then it says: Greet each other in Christian love. All the churches of Christ send you their greetings. (Romans 16:16 NLT).
Then Paul warned everyone to watch our for the people that would try to turn them away from their faith. They do this by teaching the opposite of your faith. These people are doing this for them, and it says that: The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. (Romans 16:20 NLT). This verse means that God will punish these bad people one day because they are doing things for them self's, and he will reward the people that are doing things to glorify him.
Today is the last day of Romans :( I have learned a lot and I really hope you have too! I love what everyone had to say when they posted.
With Romans being over and we have not really met to talk about what to read next, tomorrow is going to be a free day. That means you can read whatever chapter you want in the whole bible and then tell us about it on the blog. :) We will decide what book is next at bible study tomorrow. :)
So anyways back to Romans 16.
The first part of Romans 16 is Paul talking about all the different people he knows that have helped him or that are his friends. Then it says: Greet each other in Christian love. All the churches of Christ send you their greetings. (Romans 16:16 NLT).
Then Paul warned everyone to watch our for the people that would try to turn them away from their faith. They do this by teaching the opposite of your faith. These people are doing this for them, and it says that: The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. (Romans 16:20 NLT). This verse means that God will punish these bad people one day because they are doing things for them self's, and he will reward the people that are doing things to glorify him.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Romans 15
IT'S NEW YEARS EVE!!!!!
Romans 15 first starts out by talking about how we should not be trying to please our self's, we should try to please God. It says that even Jesus did this, he was always trying to please God he never did anything to make him look good. Then it talks about how we should accepted everyone. It says: Therefore, accept each other just as Christs has accepted you so that God will be given the glory. (Romans 15:7 NLT). I like this verse because it is how I want to be. I want to accept everyone because God has so why shouldn't I?
My ambition has always been to preach the Good News where the name of Christ has never been heard, rather than where a church has already been started by someone elts. (Romans 15:20 NLT). I really like this verse too because I really hope I could be like that, just tell everyone I could about God.
Romans 15 first starts out by talking about how we should not be trying to please our self's, we should try to please God. It says that even Jesus did this, he was always trying to please God he never did anything to make him look good. Then it talks about how we should accepted everyone. It says: Therefore, accept each other just as Christs has accepted you so that God will be given the glory. (Romans 15:7 NLT). I like this verse because it is how I want to be. I want to accept everyone because God has so why shouldn't I?
My ambition has always been to preach the Good News where the name of Christ has never been heard, rather than where a church has already been started by someone elts. (Romans 15:20 NLT). I really like this verse too because I really hope I could be like that, just tell everyone I could about God.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Romans 14
Romans 14 is another really great chapter that talks a lot about accepting others.
It starts out by talking about how we should accepted everyone and leave the judging to God. Then it starts talking about how we must live and die for God because that is what Jesus did for us. It says: Christ died and rose again for this very purpose- to be Lord of the living and of the dead. (Romans 14:9 NLT).
Then in Romans 14 it talks about how we should not judge other believers (or any one for that matter) because we are just as bad and maybe even worse then them. Then it says in verse 13: So let's stop condemning each other. Decide to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall. (Romans 14:13 NLT). I really liked this verse because this is how we should live! We should not be judging others its not right we have no superiority over any one! Also we should be lifting each other up as Christians, not tearing others down.
It starts out by talking about how we should accepted everyone and leave the judging to God. Then it starts talking about how we must live and die for God because that is what Jesus did for us. It says: Christ died and rose again for this very purpose- to be Lord of the living and of the dead. (Romans 14:9 NLT).
Then in Romans 14 it talks about how we should not judge other believers (or any one for that matter) because we are just as bad and maybe even worse then them. Then it says in verse 13: So let's stop condemning each other. Decide to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall. (Romans 14:13 NLT). I really liked this verse because this is how we should live! We should not be judging others its not right we have no superiority over any one! Also we should be lifting each other up as Christians, not tearing others down.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Romans 13
Romans 13 talks a lot about trusting authority and how love is the answer.
Romans 13 starts by talking about how authority is something everyone need to honor. It says that people are put into authority roles because God wants them there, so we should honor them and do what they say. It says: Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in position of authority have been placed there by God. (2) So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. (Romans 13:1-2 NLT).
Next Romans 13 talked about how love is so important. When you love your neighbor as yourself you will be fulfilling what God wants you to do. It says: For the commandments say, "you must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not covet." These- and other such commandments- are summed up in this one commandment: "Love your neighbor as yourself." (10) Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God's law. (Romans 13:9-10 NLT).
Romans 13 starts by talking about how authority is something everyone need to honor. It says that people are put into authority roles because God wants them there, so we should honor them and do what they say. It says: Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in position of authority have been placed there by God. (2) So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. (Romans 13:1-2 NLT).
Next Romans 13 talked about how love is so important. When you love your neighbor as yourself you will be fulfilling what God wants you to do. It says: For the commandments say, "you must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not covet." These- and other such commandments- are summed up in this one commandment: "Love your neighbor as yourself." (10) Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God's law. (Romans 13:9-10 NLT).
Friday, December 28, 2012
Romans 12
I really liked reading Romans 12. It had some really good things in it!
The first thing Romans 12 talked about was how we should worship God. Then it says: Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. (Romans 12:2 NLT). This verse is talking about how when you are worshiping God it should be between you and him. You should worship to please him. Not because it is the cool thing to do. If you worship God the way that is good for you and that has an impact on you then you will please God.
Second Romans 12 talks about is how we each have different gifts. We should use these gifts to help bring glory to God. In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. (Romans 12:6 NLT). What is one of your gifts?
Third Romans 12 talks about how you should always be ready to help others and you should love others as well. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. (11) Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. (Romans 12:10-11 NLT).
The last thing Romans 12 talks about is really explaining the golden rule. It says that if someone is rude to you you should should try not to be rude back. Instead you should try to act honorable and try to help them with whatever they need. It also says that you should leave the judging to God. It says: Instead, "If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink.
In doing this you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads." (Romans 12:20 NLT).
The first thing Romans 12 talked about was how we should worship God. Then it says: Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. (Romans 12:2 NLT). This verse is talking about how when you are worshiping God it should be between you and him. You should worship to please him. Not because it is the cool thing to do. If you worship God the way that is good for you and that has an impact on you then you will please God.
Second Romans 12 talks about is how we each have different gifts. We should use these gifts to help bring glory to God. In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. (Romans 12:6 NLT). What is one of your gifts?
Third Romans 12 talks about how you should always be ready to help others and you should love others as well. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. (11) Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. (Romans 12:10-11 NLT).
The last thing Romans 12 talks about is really explaining the golden rule. It says that if someone is rude to you you should should try not to be rude back. Instead you should try to act honorable and try to help them with whatever they need. It also says that you should leave the judging to God. It says: Instead, "If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink.
In doing this you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads." (Romans 12:20 NLT).
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Romans 11
The first thing in Romans 11 talks about is how God did not reject his own people. It says: It is the same today, for a few of the people of Israel have remained faithful because of God's grace- his undeserving kindness in choosing them. (6) And since it is through God's kindness, then it is not by their good works. For in that case, God's grace would not be what it really is- free and undeserving. (Romans 11:5-6 NLT). These verses are talking about how God loves us and he will forgive us. It also talks about how we don't deserve his grace. It also talks about the people's good works are not what saves them but it is actually God's grace. Have you ever felt that you did not deserve something?
Now if the Gentiles were enriched because the people of Israel turned down God's offer of salvation, think how much greater a blessing the world will share when they finally accept it. (Romans 11:12 NLT). I like this verse because it talks about how if everyone accepts God then everyone will be happy and we will all be with him in heaven we also probably get way more done. Then it starts talking about how God is both kind and severe. He is kind if you trust in him but if you stop trusting him he will be angry with you.
Then it talks about how God will save everyone as long as the Gentiles come to him. It talks about how great God is because of his mercy for us.
Now if the Gentiles were enriched because the people of Israel turned down God's offer of salvation, think how much greater a blessing the world will share when they finally accept it. (Romans 11:12 NLT). I like this verse because it talks about how if everyone accepts God then everyone will be happy and we will all be with him in heaven we also probably get way more done. Then it starts talking about how God is both kind and severe. He is kind if you trust in him but if you stop trusting him he will be angry with you.
Then it talks about how God will save everyone as long as the Gentiles come to him. It talks about how great God is because of his mercy for us.
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