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Jacob and Hannah Evans

Hold Fast [Jude 1-4]

Hold Fast [Jude 1-4]

Jude, a brother of James and a brother of Jesus, writes to a group of Christians to contend for the faith that was first delivered to them. “To Contend” can be described as asserting something as a position in an argument. Jude says to assert that the only way is through their original faith. He speaks to a body of believers with an infection in their midst; this infection has the power to alter the true meaning of grace found in the teachings of Christ Jesus. A bacterial infection can easily cause more damage to the body if not stopped by an antibiotic. The infection, or the perversion of grace and denial of Jesus as Christ, can only be stopped if the body actively takes an antibiotic, or doses of true faith. Hold fast and uphold the faith displayed by Jesus.

Jacob + Hannah Evans

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Be Ready [Titus 3.1-2]

Be Ready [Titus 3.1-2]

A reminder from Paul to the Cretan church: live as the person that God has already made you be. This list alone can seem like a series of boxes to check off to earn Paul’s favor, but as we will see in the remainder of Chapter 3 there is something much more magnificent going on in Paul’s reminder. Because of the Cretans’ newfound hope of eternal life, Paul instructs them to show it by devoting themselves to good works. These works lived out will consequently lead to the flourishing of all people - particularly the people on Crete. How might we heed the same call and live out our identity through good works?

Jacob and Hannah Evans

Agents of Transformation [Titus 1.1-4]

Agents of Transformation [Titus 1.1-4]

As the letter unfolds, Paul will continue to emphasize the importance of the Church living out the grace of Christ shown through his death and resurrection. He reminds them to devote themselves to good works which are excellent and profitable for people in the certainty that they will see the hope of eternal life before them.

Jacob and Hannah Evans