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The Atoning Blood of Christ

Tonight I want to read just one verse to you from the Old Testament book of Leviticus 17:11. “For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.” I want to talk to you...

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Philippians 2:3

Posted by nedcook | Posted in Bits | Posted on 07-03-2006

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The word for strife in the original means a self-seeking pursuit of political office by unfair means. So it means a kind of self-promotion—the opposite of humility. Rivalry, someone who makes factions or parties—tries to gain followers for himself or his point of view. Paul says that this kind of thing should not be found in the church.

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