Daniel MayfieldSep 24, 20191 minLearning the Path of Unparalleled JoyWe often promote temporary, sub-par pleasures and call them "joy." But the joy Christians share is completely different and infini
Daniel MayfieldJul 16, 20191 minThe Abandon of Self for the Glory of ChristI used to think that a little pride in my goodness was valuable. It turns out, I was wrong on two counts. There's no room for pride, an
Daniel MayfieldJul 2, 20191 minA Gracious Warning Against Works-Based ChristianityA works-based faith is subtly erroneous, capable of derailing everything Christ came to set straight. And yet, works should be present. But
Daniel MayfieldMay 14, 20197 minBuilding Unity for Christ's JoyPaul urged the early church, “So if there is any encouragement in Christ...complete my joy by being of the same mind." How do we satisf
Daniel MayfieldApr 17, 201910 minThe Need for Unity Amidst Spiritual WarOne of the chief means of spiritual battle in a context with very little physical hostility is to turn brothers and sisters against one anot
Daniel MayfieldApr 4, 20196 minProclaiming True TruthSome are Christians because, in some way, it advances their personal agenda. They say all the right things, but they do so for wrong reasons
Daniel MayfieldMar 26, 20197 minEmpowered by Christian MartyrsIn what way does God intend for Christian martyrs to empower living and free saints? The apostle Paul sheds some light in this regard.
Daniel MayfieldMar 19, 20198 minPure and Blameless When Christ AppearsPaul prayed as a man whose gaze was comprehensively fixed on Jesus and the salvation of souls, and his prayer powerfully reflected it.
Daniel MayfieldJul 23, 20181 minRejoice Always, Be Reasonable, Worry NotRejoice always, if you know Jesus. Be hopeful for future joy if you don't yet know him. Find peace in patterns of thought given by God.
Daniel MayfieldMay 16, 20181 minRendering Eternal Life Unto Good WorkersThe Apostle Paul says there's a certain kind of work accompanying the man of God, which, consequently, is rewarded by God with the greatest gift imaginable--eternal life. This Word Study examines Romans 2:6-8 to better see the nature of such works. © Finding Canaan. All rights reserved. "Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, declares the Lord, who steal my words from one another" -- Jeremiah 23:30 #Exegesis #Romans2 #BibleStudy #Paul #Goodworks #Eternallife #Faith #Sa