*This weekly newsletter will share about the Bible Breakdown podcast, things about RLC, and my favorite things from around the web. My prayer is it will help you know God better.
Hello friends. Happy Saturday!
February often reminds us that change doesn’t happen overnight, but transformation is still possible. In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul reminds us that life in Christ is not about small improvements but complete renewal. As we move deeper into the year, this chapter calls us to lift our eyes from the temporary and live with eternity in view. This passage invites us to remember who we are now—and what we’ve been sent to do.
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2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT) “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person.”
2 Corinthians 5:20 (NLT) “So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us.”
Observation: Paul contrasts the temporary with the eternal, reminding believers that our current struggles are not the full story. He emphasizes that followers of Jesus walk by faith, not by sight, meaning they trust God even when clarity is lacking. The chapter highlights the judgment seat of Christ, not to produce fear, but accountability rooted in grace. Paul then centers everything on reconciliation—God restoring sinners to Himself through Christ. Becoming a “new creation” is not a metaphor for behavior change but a declaration of a new identity. Finally, believers are called ambassadors, carrying God’s reconciling message into a broken world.
Application: Live this week with the awareness that your identity in Christ shapes both how you see yourself and how you represent Him to others.
Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, that You did not merely improve my life but made me new. Help me live as Your ambassador, speaking grace and reconciliation wherever You place me.
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📣 Sermon/Testimony. Dealing with the Difficult and Dangerous. (Chuck Swindoll) Chuck Swindoll is one of the most beloved Bible teachers of our generation, known for clarity and deep biblical insight. This message helps believers face trials with Christ-like perseverance and sound doctrine. Swindoll consistently bridges theological truth with everyday life, encouraging strength and grace in the face of hardship. Listening to his teaching fosters deeper trust in God’s sovereignty and care.
🤔 Apologetics. Logic and Christian Worldview. (Drt. Jason Lisle) This video shows how rational, consistent thinking is not opposed to Christianity but essential to it. Logic helps believers understand why they believe what they believe, not just what they believe. It’s vital for confidently answering tough questions from skeptics. Strengthening logic enhances clarity in theology and witness.
🧠 Mental Health. Lasting Treatments for Anxiety vs. Coping Skills - Is THIS why Therapy isn't working? This video helps distinguish between temporary coping strategies and long-term therapeutic tools that genuinely reduce anxiety. It’s important because most people rely on quick fixes that never address root causes, keeping them stuck. The channel uses evidence-based psychology, explained in simple terms, to empower viewers to make real change. It reminds us that mental health is a skill to grow, not just something to endure.
✍️ Deeper Study. How I Study The Bible Step by Step (My Deep Dive Method). This video walks through practical Bible study methods for deeper understanding. It’s important because many believers want to explore Scripture beyond surface reading but don’t know where to start. Learning structured steps helps make Bible study both manageable and spiritually rich. Deep study fosters stronger confidence in interpreting God’s Word correctly.
📚 Book Recommendation. Love Your God with All Your Mind. (J. P. Moreland) This book challenges believers to engage their intellect in loving God, not just their emotions or actions. It helps Christians understand why thinking clearly and critically matters for faith, evangelism, and daily discipleship. Moreland shows that reason and faith are complementary, helping readers defend their beliefs with confidence. Christians often absorb culture passively; this book equips them to think deeply and biblically in a post-modern world.
✍️ Quote of the Week That Makes You Think
C.S. Lewis
“Reason is the natural order of truth; but imagination is the organ of meaning.”
🤪 Dad Joke of the week
What’s winter’s favorite type of music?
Anything with a good freeze frame.
🤪 Meme of the week
This chapter reminds us that the Christian life is not about trying harder but living truer to who God has made us. We are not defined by our past, our failures, or our fears—but by Christ’s finished work. As this week unfolds, let the reality of being “made new” shape your words, decisions, and relationships. You carry the message of reconciliation into every room you enter.
