Maturing as Christians

A maranatha mindset is needed, for it gives a way of looking at or thinking about why holiness and godliness is practical! Without this mindset then all we do is focus on this present world where godliness and holiness seems out of place because they’re not celebrated!  In other words, the core values, desires, and behaviors of human society ("the world") are fundamentally opposed to holiness and character of God. Because holiness requires being "set apart" from the sinful pa

A “Maranatha” mindset, rooted in the Aramaic phrase Maranatha meaning “Our Lord, come!” or “Our Lord is coming” (Revelation 22:20),  is essential to living by faith because it shifts a believer's focus from temporary earthly concerns to the imminent, eternal reality of Jesus’ return to rapture His church. It is not merely a passive waiting for the future, but an active, hopeful, and urgent lifestyle of watching, readiness, and longing that shapes how one lives in the present

Faith in God is the anchor that keeps you secure, ensuring that fear does not dictate your actions or hold you back from God's purpose. Fear is an emotion and faith is a choice.  Fear is a natural response to uncertainty. Faith, however, is a deliberate choice to trust in God’s sovereign providence! Be encouraged! ~Dr. Robert L. Taylor, Th.D., theologian & spiritually gifted Bible teacher

Looking at things not seen through faith means focusing on eternal spiritual realities (God, His promises, future glory) rather than temporary worldly things, using faith as your guide to perceive what the physical senses can't, finding a confident expectation in the unseen eternal realities that far outweigh present struggles, and trusting God's unseen work and presence in your life, as described in 2 Corinthians 4:18 and Hebrews 11:1.  Actually, the things which are unseen

When we’re walking by faith, as Paul says in 2 Corinthians 5:7, we’re not relying on what’s visible or predictable. Instead, we’re choosing to live by what we know of God’s character. Walking by faith means moving forward based on our confidence in God, even when life doesn’t give us immediate answers or easy paths. It means taking the next step in obedience, even if the path ahead is unclear, just as Abraham left his home without knowing his destination (Hebrews 11:8, Genesi

Paul teaches us, “For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7).  The context of this verse is (2 Corinthians 4:16-5:1-9). The phrase “walk by faith, not by sight”  is a common saying among believers in Christ, but what does it actually mean? Our faith is not blind, but grounded in evidence, logic, and God's character, but there are aspects of the gospel we accept on faith and are unable to see. Closely related to the quote by Apostle Paul is when Jesus stated, “Ble

In Part Two, we mentioned that there are both subjective and objective aspects of faith. With these two aspects in mind, let’s understand that the subjective nature of one’s faith is dependent on the objective nature of that faith.  The Triune God, speaking to us in the Son, has been utterly faithful to all that He has promised. Trust always has an object but trust is only as good as that in which it is placed.  When we place our trust in sinful humans, in ourselves, in our p

What is faith? We’re told, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1).  First, let’s realize there are both subjective and objective aspects of faith. Subjectively, faith is convinced that what God promises will most certainly be fulfilled. Objectively, what is hoped for is grounded in (and guaranteed by) the object of one’s faith, namely, a faithful God. Therefore, faith is looking at God and trusting Him for everything

Paul teaches us, “For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7).  The context of this verse is (2 Corinthians 4:16-5:1-9). Preaching the truth of Christ to the world has brought Paul and his co-workers much suffering. Yet they refuse to quit—they live with courage—because they are convinced that after they die, they will be resurrected as Christ was. They will receive glorified, eternal bodies where they will finally be free of all burdens and the groaning experienc

From the heart of Dr. R. L. Taylor, Bible Teacher & Expositor.  There’s a dangerous teaching among Christians which promote and emphasize...