“The Christian gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to die for me, yet I am so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me. This leads to deep humility and deep confidence at the same time. It undermines both swaggering and sniveling. I cannot feel superior to anyone, [...]
Posts Tagged ‘sanctification’
Thinking of Ourselves Less
Posted in Christianity, tagged Christian living, Christianity, God, Jesus, sanctification, Tim Keller on November 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Philippians 1.6
Posted in Philippians, tagged Apostle Paul, Bible Study, Christianity, glorification, God, Jesus, justification, Philippians, salvation, sanctification on November 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.”
Paul has just had a moment of prayerful thanksgiving for these friends of his in Philippi. He is thankful for their partnership in the Gospel, and in verse 6 he [...]