Tag: God is the treasure

Christ Also Suffered

Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 3:18-22. Peter gives suffering Christians the ultimate encouragement: Christ also suffered! He died for our sins. He rose from the dead – suffering is not final! And he ascended to the highest place of glory in triumph over every enemy!

Encouragement for True Believers

Cary Cox, from 1 John 2:12-14. John pauses to remind the true believers, the ones still standing in the church on the true gospel, who they are and what they have in Christ! We are forgiven! We know the Father! We have overcome the evil one by his word!

The Goal is Gospel Joy – 2 Corinthians Study 6

Cary Cox, from 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:4. Paul seeks to restore his relationship with the erring Corinthians. In this passage we see the difficult duty of a pastor, to deal with sin in the church. And we see the heart of a pastor, the spiritual and emotional investment in the lives of the believers. Our goal is to work together for each other’s joy in Jesus! But that requires us to confront each other when we go astray.

Jesus Our High Priest Part 1 – Hebrews Study 11

Cary Cox, from Hebrews 4:14-16. A great truth to believe – Jesus is our great high priest who brings us to God! A great comfort to our souls – He is sympathetic toward us and sinless before God! A great call to action – Let us draw near to God through Jesus! God is the prize, and we may come to him!