“Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Master Jesus the Messiah.” ~Apostle Paul
Can I do good? I want to but there is this evil nature that can get in the way. God shows …
Tag Archives: Apostle Paul Sayings
“Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness.” ~Apostle Paul
Obedience is a willingness to submit myself to the will of God and to put it into effect. Scripture emphasizes the …
“For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” ~Apostle Paul
The joy of deliverance is amazing. When God sets me free, rejoicing is in order. I was tied up missing God’s …
“I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.” ~Apostle Paul
Self-control is an issue of my heart. I must not be wishy-washy in my resolve. I must excerpt control of my …
“Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to change your mind?” ~Apostle Paul
I should be patient, even as Jesus is patient. Naturally, in and of myself, I am not. God’s kindness is …
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.” ~Apostle Paul
Should I renounce anger? Yes! Jesus does not exhort me to get angry, as if anger were a good motivator or energy for …
“Jesus came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near.” ~Apostle Paul
Prophecies of peace are fulfilled in the coming of Jesus the Messiah. Peace is real. Jesus wants me to experience peace. …
“A slave of the Messiah Jesus …” ~Apostle Paul
How did Paul see himself? Paul saw himself as a slave of Jesus. This is not a fluke. Paul also …
“For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude.” ~Apostle Paul
God is good — We see it in his work of creation I have good news. God is God and perfect. …
“Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” ~Apostle Paul
Am I wrong to hope? Now this is amazing. I am not disappointed when I hope. In my hope, I …
“For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” ~Apostle Paul
The Apostle Paul lays out a basic premise of The Way (της οδου). We are children of God and more …
“When we were with you, we made it quite clear that there was trouble ahead.” ~Apostle Paul
Being a part of the world of Thanks-Living means we know about trouble ahead but are thankful none the less. …
“In his Son, Jesus, he personally took on the human condition, entered the disordered mess of struggling humanity in order to set it right once and for all.” ~Apostle Paul
It was God’s plan not to mess around any longer. God decided he would end the “I’ve missed God’s goal …
“My authority comes directly from Jesus the Messiah and God the Father, who raised him from the dead.” ~Apostle Paul
I live and work in a world where authority comes from a vote or an appointment. I see, every day, …
“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus the Messiah may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” ~Apostle Paul
Who doesn’t want more wisdom in life? I know I do. The path to wisdom is in knowing Jesus better …
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” ~Apostle Paul
Paul reminds me. I am at war. It is an ongoing war. It doesn’t stop. Who is the enemy? The …
“If a living relationship with God could come by rule-keeping, then the Messiah died unnecessarily.” ~Apostle Paul
I grew up in a “rule keeping” church. It was pretty clear that if I didn’t do certain things I could …
“Just because something is technically legal doesn’t mean that it’s spiritually appropriate.” ~Apostle Paul
Paul has just given a very lengthy rant on why followers of Jesus shouldn’t file civil claims against one another. …
“The goal is to bring out the best in others in a conversation, not put them down, not cut them out.” ~Apostle Paul
The Apostle Paul, full of the wisdom of Jesus the Messiah, has given us insight into God’s goal for us. …
“Don’t think that you can be wise merely by being up-to-date with the times. Be God’s fool—that’s the path to true wisdom.” ~Apostle Paul
Do I think I am wise by being up-to-date with the times? If I do, I am being very foolish. …
“God not only knows what he’s thinking, but he lets us in on it.” ~~Apostle Paul
We know what we are thinking. We do it every minute of our waking hours. A steady stream of thoughts. …
“Does it sound like we’re patting ourselves on the back, insisting on our credentials, asserting our authority?” ~Apostle Paul
Recommendations. Endorsements. Credentials. References. Likes. The way of this world. Is this God’s way? It is definitely not. Should I …
“Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.” ~Apostle Paul
The Apostle Paul is wrapping up his letter to the Ephesians. There are many things we need to do. He …
“God is strong, and he wants you strong.” ~Apostle Paul
Some things are amazingly simple with God. Here are a few of them. God is strong. Nothing weak about him …
“I couldn’t be more pleased—I’m so confident and proud of you.” ~Apostle Paul
As we start out on the journey with Jesus, it helps to have leaders who inspire us. Sure, I need …
“Thanking God over and over for you is not only a pleasure; it’s a must.” ~Apostle Paul
What do I have on my to do list for the day? What must I do? Thanking God should be …
“When the going gets rough, take it on the chin with the rest of us, the way Jesus did.” ~Apostle Paul
Things are going to get rough. I am not going “to get my way”. That is a reality and I …
“Don’t be misled: No one makes a fool of God.” ~Apostle Paul
Am I making a fool of God? No. It can’t be done. God is God. I can’t make a fool …
“I try to be as true to my word as God is to his.” ~Apostle Paul
Oh my goodness. Am I as true to my word as God is to His? God doesn’t flip flop when …
“You are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household.” ~Apostle Paul
In our family, like most families, being a “member of the household” means something special! It means you walk right …
"Tell those rich in this world’s wealth to quit being so full of themselves and so obsessed with money." ~~Apostle Paul
I want to go after God. He is the rich one, not me. He can pile it on. Jesus, the …
“God raised Jesus from death and set him on a throne in deep heaven, in charge of running the universe.” ~Apostle Paul
Who is Jesus? The very Son of God who, as man, died for us and is now resurrected. But in …
"Be cheerful no matter what." ~~Apostle Paul
Pretty good advise from Paul. Being appreciative and cheerful of what God is doing in my live is so important. Paul …
“The Message is accessible and welcoming to everyone, across the board.” ~Apostle Paul
Everyone is welcome in God’s world. We don’t naturally understand it or how it works but it is true. It …
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.” ~Apostle Paul
I am not thinking big enough. My imagination is limited in ways I can’t grasp. I ask for catfish and …
“Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.” ~Apostle Paul
There is a striving for “things” that is not natural in God’s world. Being content is a huge thing. It …
“Jesus love was not cautious but extravagant.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus love is extravagant!! It is absolutely over the top and He never holds back at all. Mostly what my …
“What we believe is that the One who raised up the Master Jesus will just as certainly raise us up.” ~Apostle Paul
How often do I keep quiet when I should say what I believe? Too often I think. If I believe …
“I was convinced at the time I wrote it that what was best for me was also best for you.” ~~Apostle Paul
What is the best thing to do? What does God want? Do I pray first or just do what I …
“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you.” ~Apostle Paul
God is amazingly wealthy. Jesus has riches beyond what we can even imagine. The power to tap into His strength …
“What if some did not have faith?” ~Apostle Paul
You know, this is my favorite part of all. It doesn’t matter if I am up or down. Happy or …
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self- control.” ~Apostle Paul
How easy is it to focus on what God doesn’t do for me? Way too easy. I get distracted. The …
“God can do anything. Far more than you could ever imagine.” ~Apostle Paul
I have ideas. I imagine “what if”. Some of this stuff is pretty cool!! Do these ideas seem to be …
“Anyone united with the Messiah gets a fresh start, is created new.” ~Apostle Paul
Today is a new year and so we celebrate. Today, in Jesus, we get a fresh start and are created …
“Think of yourselves the way the Messiah Jesus thought of himself.” ~Apostle Paul
The birth of Jesus has special meaning. We must see it from the eyes of Jesus, our Messiah. We should …
“Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant.” ~Apostle Paul
Having a passion for the things of God is a huge thing. It is easy to get burnt out. So …
“Cultivate thankfulness.” ~Apostle Paul
Thankfulness doesn’t just appear on the scene all on its own. Some days it is easier than others to be …
"Don’t waver. Stay on track, steady in God." ~~Apostle Paul
Here is some great advise from the Apostle Paul. The best he can wish for us is that we stay …
“Be a good citizen.” ~Apostle Paul
I am a citizen of the country of God. Jesus is in charge. Jesus is my absolute ruler. The United …
“You are the temple of God, and God himself is present in you.” ~Apostle Paul
This is stunning and over the top. I am not what I think I am some times. In fact, Paul …
“Don’t waste your time on useless work, mere busywork, the barren pursuits of darkness.” ~Apostle Paul
I am interested in how much of my time is “mere busywork”. Now stuff has to get done; there is …
“First Jesus and who he is; then Jesus and what he did—Jesus crucified.” ~Apostle Paul
Oh how we value the articulate and charismatic preachers. The powerful of this world. The smart ones. The bright ones. …
“May the God of green hope fill you up with joy.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus calls on me to be a person of hope. God gives me the Holy Spirit so I can brim …
“The Messiah is in you, so therefore you can look forward to sharing in God’s glory. It’s that simple.” ~Apostle Paul
The message is actually pretty simple. The message is Jesus, the anointed Messiah, King of God’s world. It is only …
“I’m going to keep that celebration going because I know how it’s going to turn out.” ~Apostle Paul
I know the end of the story. I know that Jesus is the anointed one of God and is in …
“If you want to claim credit, claim it for God.” ~Apostle Paul
This is subtle but significant. Who gets the credit? Who made it happen? There is only one answer. God gets …
“Be cheerful, no matter what.” ~Apostle Paul
I have been focusing more and more on simplicity. I have been trying to reduce many complex issues down to …
“Be God’s fool — that’s the path to true wisdom.” ~Apostle Paul
I really enjoy my “news reader” on the internet. I keep up with 100′s of stuff (feeds) a day. I …
“He could show up any minute!” ~~Apostle Paul
Paul lived as if Jesus could show up any minute. He believed it in his core. His passion, every minute, …
“But you’ve seen and heard God’s wisdom because God, by his Spirit, has brought it all out into the open before you.” ~Apostle Paul
We have God’s wisdom in our life. The amazing Spirit of God leads us. That is amazing. While we don’t …
“We keep getting reports on your steady faith in the Messiah Jesus, and the love you continuously extend to all Christians.” ~Apostle Paul
What is worth reporting on, in Paul’s opinion? It is all about the love we show to others. That is …
“I can’t believe your fickleness.” ~Apostle Paul
We don’t like to think about it but there are a number of messages delivered by men of God that …
“This signet (the Holy Spirit) from God is the first installment on what’s coming.” ~Apostle Paul
God has given us the Holy Spirit. That is a sign of His authority in our life. Jesus has left …
“That was my reason for writing a letter instead of coming.” ~Apostle Paul
Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians was very direct. He was concerned about what was hearing. Sometimes a clearly written …
“So what difference does it make who’s religious and who isn’t?” ~Apostle Paul
It isn’t about who was raised in the church and has a religious background. Paul is clear on that. If …
“Help them see that the Master is about to arrive.” ~~Apostle Paul
Paul is clear. Jesus is about to arrive. Jesus was also clear. No one knows the time that will happen. …
“First Jesus and who he is; then Jesus and what he did—Jesus crucified.” ~Apostle Paul
It is so easy to get carried away. Paul had tried polished speeches before. Not much happened (this is detailed …
“If they had a clue about God’s eternal plan, they wouldn’t have killed the Master of the God-designed life on a cross.” ~ Apostle Paul
We have lots of experts. And that is sometimes a good thing. The problem is that most experts don’t have …
“We can’t quit thanking God our Father and Jesus our Messiah for you!” ~Apostle Paul
I have a job to do. I must continue and continue to thank God for those I have relationships with. I must not quit. …
“God’s plan is that we all experience that rescue.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus has rescued me from this evil world I’m in by offering himself as a sacrifice for my missing God’s goal for …
“It’s in the Messiah that you found yourselves home free—signed, sealed, and delivered by the Holy Spirit.” ~Apostle Paul
Do I see that I have finished the most difficult part? In the salvation that Jesus offers me, I’m not quite there yet …
“We want you to be as proud of us as we are of you when we stand together before our Master Jesus.” ~~Apostle Paul
Will I be proud when I stand before Jesus? That is a stunning question. Think about it. Will I? Do …
Am I worshiping the wrong thing?
We worship everything but God. I trust in my 401k. When I am in financial trouble, I have a credit …
“It was God who kept us focused on him, uncompromised.” ~Apostle Paul
I like to think I can focus and sometimes I get close. I try hard. I want to be courageous. “I think I can.” It doesn’t work. …
“When we speak to you we’re not after crowd approval—only God approval.” ~Apostle Paul
I don’t get to just present the message of God without passing the tests. I must be sure I am …
“We need to decide when our brothers and sisters are out of line and, if necessary, clean house.” ~Apostle Paul
I have to be a witness to the good news that Jesus offers to everyone, no matter their background. I …
“Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand.” ~Apostle Paul (Philippians 2)
Following Jesus should make a difference in how I live my life. I need to have a heart and care …
“We beg you, please don’t squander one bit of this marvelous life God has given us.” ~Apostle Paul
I have a choice to make today. It may not be an easy one. It may involve some pain for …
“Your job is to speak out on the things that make for solid doctrine.” ~Apostle Paul
I have a job. Jesus has given it to me. I must be faithful in fulfilling it. I can’t shirk …
“No one’s ever so much as imagined anything quite like it— What God has arranged for those who love him.” ~Apostle Paul
I think I know it all. I am very confident about what the future holds for me. But can I really out imagine God? …
“The first thing I want you to do is pray.” ~Apostle Paul
God wants me to pray. I need to have a conversation with God but I definitely need to listen. God …
“Love cares more for others than for self.” ~Apostle Paul
God is love. He teaches me that the way, first and foremost, to His love. He loved us so much, He …
“Does God do these things because of your strenuous moral striving or because you trust God to do them in you?” ~Apostle Paul
I can’t do anything, in and of myself, to please God. That is difficult to get in my core some …
“Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents.” ~Apostle Paul
I watched what my father did. I now see so many of his traits and expressions as my own. In …
“So don’t be embarrassed to speak up for our Master Jesus.” ~Apostle Paul
I must not be embarrassed. Jesus is my Master. I must speak up for Jesus. I must speak up for …
“Every time your name comes up in my prayers, I say, ‘Oh, thank you, God!’ ” ~Apostle Paul
I need to thank God for my brothers and sisters in the faith of our Master Jesus. When I don’t …
“Jesus the Messiah rescued us from this evil world we’re in by offering himself as a sacrifice for our missing God’s goal.” ~Apostle Paul
I was in big trouble. I didn’t feel God’s love. I didn’t know how to love. I missed God’s goal for my life. Over …
“God picked you out as his from the very start.” ~Apostle Paul
I should never lack for anything to pray about. I can thank God, all day long, for my family, friends, …
“I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best.” ~Apostle Paul
When I have changed my mind (repented), I need to fill my mind with the right things. What should I …
“Cheerfully pleasing God is the main thing, and that’s what we aim to do, regardless of our conditions.” ~Apostle Paul
There is a main thing. I need to be clear about what it is. Ignorance, in this regard, is not …
“My aim is to raise hopes by pointing the way to life without end.” ~Apostle Paul
I am God’s slave. Jesus is my Master and he owns me. This has happened because of what Jesus did …
“I’m so grateful to the Messiah Jesus for making me adequate to do this work.” ~Apostle Paul
Gratitude goes a long way. The Messiah is the one who makes us adequate to do anything. It isn’t about …
“The news of your faith in God is out.” ~Apostle Paul
You pick up the paper. You are the headline. Your faith in Jesus is the front page headline. Your life …
“So what do we do? Keep on missing God’s goal (sin) so God can keep on forgiving?” ~Apostle Paul
I live in a new country now. I live in the country governed by God. Jesus is in charge of God’s …
“So this is my prayer: that your love will flourish and that you will not only love much but well.” ~Apostle Paul
Love is not all about the emotion of it and our feelings. It is not sentimental gush. Over time, we …
“We keep everything we do and say out in the open.” ~Apostle Paul
God is open and plainly shares truth with us. God has given us good news and made it known without …
“By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us we have it all together with God.” ~Apostle Paul
What gets us into the game and off the bench? It is faith in Jesus the Master, our Messiah. Faith …
“God’s Way is not a matter of mere talk; it’s an empowered life.” ~Apostle Paul
Sometimes I like to talk. I know it is just “all talk”. I don’t have any intention of doing anything. …
“I quit being a “law man” so that I could be God’s man.” ~Apostle Paul
We place a heavy emphasis on “being good”. We hear it all the time. He’s a good man or woman. …
“I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God.” ~Apostle Paul
Some times, OK, many times, I need to be reminded to fan the flame. It hasn’t completely gone out but …
