Those God calls to be members of his family through faith in Christ are to live distinctive lives for him.
We cannot, nor do we need to, add anything to faith in the Lord Jesus for our salvation.
The gospel of the Lord Jesus will bring division which means opposition and persecution for those who believe as they rejoice taking salvation to the ends of the earth.
The unity of the church of the Lord Jesus is seen in the humble authority of leaders and the harmony of belief and behaviour.
God has no favourites, he was always saving the nations of the world without distinction, in his anointed king, Jesus Christ.
The gospel of Jesus Christ breaks down every barrier, to to draw all those who humbly accept him as Lord into God's family.
God has made the crucified, risen Jesus, Lord and King over all. How should we rightly respond?
Are we living as though we truly believe the LORD is God, our simply going through religious motions?
Biblical faith considers the reproach of Christ of greater wealth than the treasures our society has to offer, choosing to be mistreated with God's people than enjoy sin.