Tag: bold witness
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Chained but Unstopped – Colossians 4:3–4
Colossians 4:3, 4 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. Paul is in prison. But he is not asking for the prison door to…
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Grace in the Palace – Philippians 4:20–23
Philippians 4:20–22 Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you. All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar’s household. Paul closes with glory. After instruction.After correction.After thanksgiving.After promises. He lifts everything upward. Now…
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When Rome Comes to You – Philippians 1:13–14
Philippians 1:13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places. Paul wanted to go to Rome. He did go. Just not the way he planned. He arrived in chains. And instead of preaching in the synagogue freely, he preached to the soldier chained to his wrist.…
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Bold in Chains – Ephesians 6:19–20
Ephesians 6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel. If most of us were chained in a dungeon, our prayer request would sound different. “Pray the doors open.”“Pray the pain stops.”“Pray the guards go away.” Paul says…