Throughout Scripture we see men and women of God who were clothed in God’s righteousness. In Zechariah Ch.3 Joshua the high priest was found in filthy garments being accused by Satan. The Lord responded “The Lord rebuke you Satan.” God came to the defense of his child Joshua and His chosen people Israel. God took Joshua’s filthy garments and placed on him a festal robe. In the New Covenant everyday believers through the cross of Christ and the Holy Spirit within us have the opportunity to put on the Lord Jesus Christ and always triumph through Him who loves us.

As the Apostle Paul continues on with his arguments for the resurrection, he poses two questions which has left many commentators bewildered. In part it’s no a surprise for even the Apostle Peter said some of Paul’s letters contain things that are “hard to understand.” Nevertheless, his firm foundation remained—Christ died for our sins, Christ was buried, and Christ rose again, and therefore because He rose we will rise with Him. This is the bedrock that motivated Paul’s heavenly fervor and caused him to give up everything for Jesus. His warning for the church is wake up, sober up, stop sinning and don’t be deceived. Press on in Jesus, it’s all worth it.

As the Apostle Paul was getting closer to the end of his life he poured out his heart to his young protege Timothy. In the epistles of 1st and 2nd Timothy the Apostle warns, implores, exhorts and encourages his young mentor to stay the course and keep his eyes on the prize. With many temptations and many adversaries in the ministry, Paul’s plea is to fight the good fight of faith and take hold of eternal life.