Paul had a clear goal for new followers of Jesus; he wanted Jesus to be formed in them. He wanted them to come to full maturity in Christ (see Colossians 1:28-29). He knew the Holy… 

Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins. — James 4:17 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Jesus taught this principle when he healed on the Sabbath (Mark 3:1-7) and… 

From him [Christ] the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. — Ephesians 4:16 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Ephesians… 

Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself… 

We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. — 1 Thessalonians 4:14 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… As horrible…