Immediate circumstances are the facts that "stand around" us on any given day (weather, sickness, arguments, bills, imprisonment, etc.), but they are temporary and ever-changing. The ultimate circumstances are the facts that "stand around" our immediate circumstances that are eternal and never changing. The believer must keep these facts in mind: the inevitable fame, sovereign lordship, imputed righteousness, and triumphant return of Jesus Christ.
Reason 15: The Joy of Logical Prayer
February 17, 2020 • Steve Bateman
Facing the Coronavirus with Fact-Based Joy
March 15, 2020 • Steve Bateman
When we started our study of Philippians on November 2, 2019, no one had heard of the coronavirus. As we close this series, everyone has heard of the coronavirus, which has now spread from China to over 120 countries. Among other things, this challenge is an opportunity to apply the truths we have learned in Paul's letter to the Philippians. As followers of Christ, we face the coronavirus with joy by affirming three important facts about God (see handout).
Facing the Coronavirus with Fact-Based Joy: Full Service
March 15, 2020 • Steve Bateman
When we started our study of Philippians on November 2, 2019, no one had heard of the coronavirus. As we close this series, everyone has heard of the coronavirus, which has now spread from China to over 120 countries. Among other things, this challenge is an opportunity to apply the truths we have learned in Paul's letter to the Philippians. As followers of Christ, we face the coronavirus with joy by affirming three important facts about God (see handout).