A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Christianity

This is an upper-level category for A Clay Jar. It encompasses all of the posts that are related to Christianity. This includes small Bible devotionals, longer book and topic studies, and larger theological posts.

By their actions

By Their Actions, They Deny Him – Titus 1:16

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Can the world around me recognize the truth of my relationship with Christ by the life I live? Or by my actions and words do I deny him?

No Regrets

Finishing With No Regrets – 2 Timothy 4:7

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Will you stand before the Lord with no regrets, having fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith?

Scripture: Inspired by God to Train and Equip – 2 Timothy 3:16-17

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The Scripture is given to us by God to train us in the Christian life and to equip us for service in the kingdom. It's up to us to use it.

the doctrine of the nature of Jesus Christ

The Doctrine of the Nature of Jesus Christ

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The nature of Jesus . . . He is the second person of the Trinity. And he is both fully God and fully man, perfectly united into one person.

Having a form of godliness

Having a Form of Godliness – 2 Timothy 3:1-5

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Don't be a Sunday Christian, having a form of godliness on Sunday morning, and then being like the world the rest of the week.

Approved and unashamed

An Approved and Unashamed Worker – 2 Timothy 2:15

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I need to seek to faithfully serve God in such a way that, when I stand before him at the end of this life, I will be approved and unashamed.

power, love, and self-discipline

The Spirit of Power, Love, and Self-discipline – 2 Timothy 1:7

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This verse is meaningful to those of us who are timid. God has given us his Spirit, the Spirit of power, love, and self-discipline.

pursue righteousness

Flee Ungodliness; Pursue Righteousness- 1 Timothy 6:11

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As a 'man of God,' I need to flee ungodliness in all its forms. Instead, I should pursue righteousness, godliness, and other godly virtues.

character in leadership

Character in Leadership – 1 Timothy 5:22

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How do we select our leaders, especially within the church? Based on their character in leadership? Or how appealing they sound to us?

set an example

Set an Example – 1 Timothy 4:12

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Do you set a good example of the Christian lifestyle to the believers around you? Strive to make your life one that others could safely copy.

good reputation

A Good Reputation with Unbelievers – 1 Timothy 3:7

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Do you have a good reputation among unbelievers? Or is the cause of Christ brought into disrepute because of your life and actions?

God wants all to be saved

God Wants All To Be Saved – 1 Timothy 2:3-6

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God wants all people to be saved. But only those who repent and believe will be saved and escape his judgment.