Tag: mature church
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Faith, Love, and Hope – 1 Thessalonians 1:2–3
1 Thessalonians 1:2–3 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father. Paul thanks God not for their size or influence,…
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Faith and Love – Colossians 1:4
Colossians 1:4 (a) Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus… Paul identifies the first mark of a mature church: faith. Not activity.Not reputation.Faith. Faith in Christ Jesus. Hebrews tells us that without faith it is impossible to please God. A church can gather faithfully, organize efficiently, and speak eloquently, but if it does…