Philippians 1:18b – The Important Thing

Picture of a field of wheat with weeds growing in it. (Grok)

The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. 

Summary: Paul is pondering what is most important in life. In this passage, he shares his conclusion that at the end of the day, all that matters is that Christ is preached. 

How much Jesus is enough to save a soul? 

This question may sound silly, but it stems from the passage before us. What does Paul mean by “in every way?” Does it matter if I preach a little Jesus or a lot? Is how I preach Jesus more important than the fact that I preach Jesus? What if I preach Jesus, but I do it in a way that you don’t like?

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Colossians 3:6 – Good and Bad

Etching of Korah being swallowed up by the earth.

Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.

Summary: When the wrath of God comes, we don’t want to be on the wrong side. 

This verse about the “wrath of God” bothers a lot of people. “How could a loving God ever be mad at people?” they ask. 

How, indeed. 

There are two kinds of people in the world. Simply put, there are those who end up in heaven and those who find themselves spending eternity in the lake of fire. To the best of my knowledge, the Bible doesn’t offer a third option. 

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