Debbisu
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Onesimus had run away from his master, Philemon. Paul hinted that Onesimus be loaned to him, and he would like Onesimus be set free from enslavement.
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Q4. Charge to Archippus
Debbisu replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 8. Final Instructions and Greetings (4:2-18)
We do not know for sure whether this implies a degree of failure on the part of Archippus or is written only to indicate Paul -
Q1. Devote Yourselves to Prayer
Debbisu replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 8. Final Instructions and Greetings (4:2-18)
The guidelines are persistence, alertness and thankfulness. If we put these into practice our spirit will be ublifted and connected to that of God. We will receive His answers and will not be distracted or deceived by the enemy of God. -
Q4. Instructions for Employers
Debbisu replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 7. Christian Households (3:18-4:1)
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Q3. Jesus Is My Employer
Debbisu replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 7. Christian Households (3:18-4:1)
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Q2. Children and Fathers
Debbisu replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 7. Christian Households (3:18-4:1)
An obedient child respects and honors his parents, what pleases God. Consequently a child learns to revere God. To avoid dis couraging their children fathers should build close relationship to the children in order to know them better and become realistic in their expectations. -
Q1. Wives and Husbands
Debbisu replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 7. Christian Households (3:18-4:1)
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Q4. The Value of Christian Virtues
Debbisu replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 6. Guidelines for Holy Living (3:1-17)
Christian virtues are important to Christ because they manifest the character of Christ we should put on. Three characters that are important to the church, the family and non-chistians are forbearance, forgiveness and love. -
Q3. Sins of the Tongue
Debbisu replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 6. Guidelines for Holy Living (3:1-17)
We slip into sins of the tongue easily because we have emotions we can hardly control. Our sins of the tongue can injure people and poison our relationship with them. We must rid ourselves from this habit, ask for forgiveness and substitute a more appropriate expression. -
Q2. Sexual Temptation
Debbisu replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 6. Guidelines for Holy Living (3:1-17)
God created the sexual drive because it fuels his command to be fruitful and multiply. To keep sexual drive from causing us to sin is to obey God -
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Q4. Legalism and the Sinful Nature
Debbisu replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 5. Freedom from Legalism (2:6-23)
Legalism and asecticism are based on human commands and teachings that have no inmate connection with the Head, Christ, who gives life. The alternative to legalism is the personal connection to Jesus, through him only the growth will come by means of nourishment from him. -
Q3. Nailing the Law to the Cross
Debbisu replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 5. Freedom from Legalism (2:6-23)
With the forgiveness we are no more slave of the law and of sin caused by breaking of the law. Nailing the law to the cross means Jesus has fulfilled it, therefore the law is no longer our guide. At the cross Jesus purchased us from the bondage of the evil. -
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Q1. False and Deceptive Philosophy
Debbisu replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 5. Freedom from Legalism (2:6-23)
The philosophical belief system does not stand on the solid rock, therefore it is inconsistent, unsteady and full of gaps. I have been captivated by traditional belief which was full of rules and law, but with empty result. -
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Q2. The Blood of His Cross
Debbisu replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 3. Christ the Reconciler (1:20-23)