Truth For Life Blog

Paul had the apostolic authority to demand reconciliation between Philemon and his runaway slave Onesimus. Instead,he appealed to them on the basis of love. Alistair Begg emphasizes that love is foundational in our service to Christ and our responses to each other. Just as Paul encouraged Philemon to welcome Onesimus’ return as a brother, our relationships should be radically transformed by Christ. (Philemon 8:16)

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“The nearer a man lives to God, the more intensely has he to mourn over his own evil heart.” –C.H. Spurgeon

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“Immorality is to be fled from, not flirted with.” –Alistair Begg

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“We are at our most perilous when we believe that we are invincible.” –Alistair Begg

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Dear Friend,

“O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds.” – Psalm 71:17

They say, “you’re only as old as you feel.” In truth, we are as old as the calendar declares. I have been pondering this matter since turning 65 in May. It’s the recollection of the “penny ticket” that has set me thinking in this way.

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The practice of using a catechism to teach Christian beliefs is all but lost in contemporary churches.

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“Christ has put the cup of His love and grace to the believer's lip and invites him to drink of it forever.” –C.H. Spurgeon

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Writing from a Roman prison cell, Paul urged Philemon and his runaway slave Onesimus to be reconciled. Paul wrote with thankfulness and joy because he had been encouraged by stories of Philemon’s faith in Jesus as evidenced by his love for others. Alistair Begg teaches that genuine shared faith in Christ is so deep and transformative that it becomes impossible to remain selfish or unforgiving. (Philemon 1-7)

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“‘Today you will be with me in paradise’ is the whisper of Christ to every dying saint.” –C.H. Spurgeon

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Alistair Begg and Sinclair Ferguson collaborate to bring us a book about the person and work of Christ by exploring Jesus as the True Prophet, the Great High Priest, the Conquering King, the Seed of the Woman, the Son of Man, the Suffering Servant, and the Lamb on the Throne.

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