
Hold the Line

1 Corinthians 15:58
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for as much as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”
Introduction: In order to stay healthy physically, it is very important to take B vitamins. Likewise, in order to stay healthy spiritually, we need to take some B Vitamins. After thoroughly discussing the resurrection of Jesus Christ {past, present and future}, Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, encourages the Corinthian believers and us today to take (3) B Vitamins in order to HOLD the LINE!
1. Be SETTLED DOWN! (1 Cor 15:58)
“Be steadfast” {The word “steadfast” is hedrahyos, which means settled down.}
• “Settled down” in your past (Regeneration)
• “Settled down” in your present (Sanctification)
• “Settled down” in your future (Glorification)
2. Be FIRMLY FIXED! (1 Cor 15:58)
“Unmovable” {The word “unmovable” is ametakinaytos, which means, unmoved, firmly persistent.}
• Firmly Fixed – when you’re under attack from the Infernal enemy
• Firmly Fixed – when you’re under attack from the internal enemy
• Firmly Fixed – when you’re under attack from the external enemy
3. Be RUNNING OVER! (1 Cor 15:58)
“Always abounding in the world of the Lord” {The word “abounding” is perissyooo, which means to abound, overflow.}
• Running over in your Prayer life
• Running over by sharing your faith in Jesus
• Running over by exercising your spiritual gifts
Conclusion: Staying healthy as a CHRISTian should be a top priority. Considering the battles we all go thru, taking Holy Spirit (B) Vitamins – BE SETTLED, BE FIRM, and BE RUNNING OVER, is what doctor Jesus orders!