Why should we commit to a local church? Having described the immensity of being a part of the Church, Paul called the Ephesian believers to display the greatness of their calling by living together in unity (Ephesians 4:1-6), and by striving together towards Christlikeness (Ephesians 4:7-16). A believer, then, should not hesitate to formally commit to a local church despite of the sacrifices that living together with accountability entails as a believing community. Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cruciformlifechurch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cruciformlifechurch/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/CruciformedLife TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@cruciformlifechurch Website - https://cruciformlifechurch.org Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0KBce0K1oAAlyKtWAx8Eu4?si=923cd57306254d60 Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cruciform-life-church/id1584534814 #CLCPateros #cruciformlifechurch

In his letter to the Philippian believers, Paul deeply encourages them to maintain their unity in the church. Specifically, he reminds them that their unity is founded on being united in Christ and continually being formed by their fellowship with the Spirit (vv. 1-2). Also, he admonishes them to live in unity in the gospel through humility (v. 3), for the church will only have true unity through living out the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cruciformlifechurch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cruciformlifechurch/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/CruciformedLife TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@cruciformlifechurch Website - https://cruciformlifechurch.org Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0KBce0K1oAAlyKtWAx8Eu4?si=923cd57306254d60 Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cruciform-life-church/id1584534814 #CLCPateros #cruciformlifechurch

Whose masterpiece is the Church? In Ephesians 2:1-10, Paul reasoned out that believers were saved by grace so that no one can claim ownership of the Church but God. He made sure that believers will understand that they were as sinful as the rest of humanity (vv. 1-3), and they were saved only when He, in His grace, made them alive together with Christ (vv. 4-9). Paul then explained that the reason why God saved believers by His grace in Christ Jesus is to show that the Church is God’s masterpiece (v. 10). What a privilege indeed to be part of the Church! Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cruciformlifechurch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cruciformlifechurch/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/CruciformedLife TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@cruciformlifechurch Website - https://cruciformlifechurch.org Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0KBce0K1oAAlyKtWAx8Eu4?si=923cd57306254d60 Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cruciform-life-church/id1584534814 #CLCPateros #cruciformlifechurch

Jesus made it abundantly clear in the whole Sermon of the Mount that the citizens of His kingdom should be living for God. And yet, he also made it clear that they are able to live for God only through the care of God (Matthew 6:25-33). The last three petitions of the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:11-13), then, indicate that those who live for God’s name, kingdom, and will (Matthew 6:9-10) will live in full dependence on God’s daily provision, pardon and protection. Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cruciformlifechurch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cruciformlifechurch/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/CruciformedLife TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@cruciformlifechurch Website - https://cruciformlifechurch.org Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0KBce0K1oAAlyKtWAx8Eu4?si=923cd57306254d60 Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cruciform-life-church/id1584534814 #CLCPateros #cruciformlifechurch

If you could only do one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? This is a simple general inquiry in order to know what an individual truly desires to do in life is. What would be the proper response if believers were to be asked the same question? Paul urges the believers by saying: “Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ” (Phil. 1:27). Christian must only have one singular pursuit in life, and that is to live for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cruciformlifechurch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cruciformlifechurch/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/CruciformedLife TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@cruciformlifechurch Website - https://cruciformlifechurch.org Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0KBce0K1oAAlyKtWAx8Eu4?si=923cd57306254d60 Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cruciform-life-church/id1584534814 #CLCPateros #cruciformlifechurch

When was the last time you were confident there would be no traffic on a Monday morning or Friday afternoon rush hour? It's difficult to place confidence in something that is more often proven unlikely to happen, right? Being confident in something or someone means having a firm belief and assurance in its certainty. How about the faithfulness of God? How confident are we in that? Matthew 1:1-17 reveals God's unwavering faithfulness through the lineage of Jesus Christ. This genealogy underscores Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises to David and Abraham, demonstrating God's steadfast commitment to His covenant and providing assurance that His promises are true and trustworthy. Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cruciformlifechurch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cruciformlifechurch/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/CruciformedLife TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@cruciformlifechurch Website - https://cruciformlifechurch.org Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0KBce0K1oAAlyKtWAx8Eu4?si=923cd57306254d60 Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cruciform-life-church/id1584534814 #CLCPateros #cruciformlifechurch

Considering that the Sermon on the Mount showcases the radical difference of the ways of the Kingdom from that of the world, we understand then that the second and third petitions (Matthew 6:10) of the prayer that Jesus taught pertain to a complete change from the present predicament (situation) of the world, wherein God is not treated rightly as God, to a time where His Will will be done on earth as it is in heaven. These are prayers that call for the perfect acknowledgement of the authority, and perfect obedience to the Will, of God. Furthermore, they come from a person who knows God, so he knows what it means for God to be God. Thus, he longs for God to, in the future, be perfectly treated for who He is; that is, as God. But also, so that people will turn to Christ today, whom will work for the Lordship of Christ in everything. Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cruciformlifechurch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cruciformlifechurch/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/CruciformedLife TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@cruciformlifechurch Website - https://cruciformlifechurch.org Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0KBce0K1oAAlyKtWAx8Eu4?si=923cd57306254d60 Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cruciform-life-church/id1584534814 #CLCPateros #cruciformlifechurch

The beauty of a place is evidenced by the desire it creates in the hearts of those who see it would long to see it again. “Hallowed by your name (Matthew 6:9),” is the first petition in the prayer that Jesus taught the disciples. The name of God, which refers to His perfections, would inevitably cause those who have come to know it to long to see it exalted. Their hearts are burdened by how the name of God have been disrespected that they would appeal to His Sovereignty, in prayer, to exalt His own name. Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cruciformlifechurch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cruciformlifechurch/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/CruciformedLife TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@cruciformlifechurch Website - https://cruciformlifechurch.org Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0KBce0K1oAAlyKtWAx8Eu4?si=923cd57306254d60 Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cruciform-life-church/id1584534814 #CLCPateros #cruciformlifechurch

What makes life worth living? It is a question that needs to be answered because, after all, we give our lives to the things we value the most. For the Apostle Paul, there is no other life worth living than that which is lived for Christ. As he wrote, "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21). Paul was willing to sacrifice his life for the sake of the greater progress of the gospel, which, in turn, causes others to glorify Christ. Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cruciformlifechurch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cruciformlifechurch/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/CruciformedLife TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@cruciformlifechurch Website - https://cruciformlifechurch.org