Rob Elphick
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child of God / husband / father / Canberra, AU
User since 2011
23 published pages
Titus 1:1-4
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Paul draws attention to concepts that will be important in the letter: e.g. one's identity as a servant of God
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Philippians 3:12-4:1
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One thing, two things: forgetting what's behind, and straining for what is ahead, for the full and final experience of God in Christ Jesus.
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1 Corinthians 9:23-27
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Paul disciplined himself to treasure the gospel that he would share in it. The exodus fathers provided examples of turning from God.
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Psalms 15:1-5
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We now look to Him who has made us whole, and become more like Him. We are invited into the wholeness of which David speaks.
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1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
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Love is shown through diligence in managing your own affairs.
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John 14:1-7
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Do not be distressed. You will be with Jesus. You know him, and so you know the way to the Father, and you know the Father.
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Psalms 25:1-22
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David's hope is based on God's commitment to His own name.
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John 5:1-47
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The Father and the Son ... at work to bring healing, life, and fellowship.
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Hebrews 5:11-6:3
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Let us go on to maturity, knowing that God's purposes, for his children's good, are secured in Jesus.
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James 5:19-20
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We have the opportunity to provide our brothers and sisters with a service of eternal value. We do so by reflecting the heart of God.
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James 5:1-6
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Beware of placing your confidence in wealth. Beware of abusing others in pursuing wealth. If you're in this boat, weep.
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James 4:11-12
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God alone is the lawgiver and assessor, and he alone can save and destroy. I am in no position to cast a verdict on my brother, so don't.
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James 4:1-10
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In the midst of my waywardness, God's grace abounds. It is a grace that calls for active, sincere submission, and single-minded devotion.
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Psalms 42-43
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The prayer of the downcast: for God's light and truth to lead him back into communion with God. Meanwhile, he has resolved to hope in God.
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Titus 3:9-11
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The gospel is worth our focus. Exalt in the excellent; avoid the worthless. Be fair and decisive with those who stir for division.
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Titus 3:1-8
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Through God's mercy in Christ, Christians are heirs of eternal life, and in need of reminding about how this should affect their behaviour.
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James 3:5-12
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Let our tongues yield the fruit of God's mighty redeeming work. It makes no sense for corrupt words to flow out of a renewed heart.
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Hebrews 5:11-14
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Spiritual maturity means appreciating and chosing what is truly good.
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1 Peter 3:13-16
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Hold Christ the King as first place in your heart. Hold him as your hope, and when people want to know more, be ready to gently explain.
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1 Corinthians 7:26-35
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What does a well-ordered life look like? It is devoted to the Lord, undistracted ... and knows time is short.
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1 Corinthians 7:26-35
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How can we be free from anxieties? Be anxious about one thing - how to please the Lord.
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1 Corinthians 7:26-31
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The time remaining is short so live as though undistracted, including in relation to marriage.
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Hebrews 3:1-6
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Look at Jesus. In Him, we are brothers and sisters with God's people of old.
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