Paul reported to the Philippians that his being in prison in Rome had actually produced the positive benefit of encouraging more preaching of the gospel. There were, no doubt, some who preached from bad motives, but Paul rejoiced anyway. In fact, he had a reason to rejoice, not only in prison but also in all circumstances, whether positive or negative, in life and even in death.
Our little work of accepting each other in the church is part of the big work God is doing in the world.
After four chapters of telling us what Christ has done for us and urging us to have faith in him alone in order to...
Sermon by Robbie Crouse on why we need to return to the One who tore us and was torn for us