Because of the finished work of Jesus, we have hope, and this hope enables us to live an abundant life of faith and love. As we realize the reward in his finished work, we are empowered to live with purpose and unity for the kingdom instead of living for ourselves.
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Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."
Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV)"When Paul combines these three elements of Christian spirituality, as in this context, it is usually to provide a basic, and sufficient, description of the genuine Christian. These three qualities are the hallmarks, and proper evidences, of a work of God in the soul of a man or a woman."Dick Lucas | The Message of Acts