Question of the Week: Can we do all things through Christ?

 

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In this issue . . . Q&A: Can we do all things through Christ? Video On Demand: Only One Race, Part 1 (Sidebar) Ken's Blog (Sidebar) News to Note Quick Look Answers ... with Ken Ham After Eden Network with Us! Q: Can we do all things through Christ? A: This phrase comes from a well-known verse in which Paul wrote, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13). To understand the context of this verse, it is essential to read the verses that precede it. In the first few verses of Philippians 4, Paul urged his readers to trust God, stand firm, and always rejoice, no matter what their circumstances may be. He then pointed out the hardships he had personally suffered in verses 11 and 12. Immediately following those statements, in verse 13 Paul clarified that he was only able to endure such things because Christ empowered him to do so. This is simply a personal testimony of the strength Jesus supplied Paul to bring him through his trials. The Greek word translated "can do" (ischuo) more precisely indicates having the strength needed. It comes from the root word, ischus, which means strength. So we see that this verse does not mean that we can do absolutely anything. Nothing in this context suggests that Jesus hands out miracles to accomplish absurdities or trivialities. Rather, it means that Christ gives strength to endure the difficulties we will face for serving Him. Continue reading to understand these verses further, and to consider a similar misunderstanding of another well-known passage. News to Note Quick Look Piltdown pals: The BBC has called Piltdown man "Britain's Greatest Hoax. Hailed in 1912 as "the first Englishman," Piltdown man's large cranial capacity coupled with its primitive jaw was thought by the scientific community to assure Britain's place in the hall of human ancestry. Read more. "The sin of Creationism": Darwin Day is here again and with it the seventh annual Evolution Weekend sponsored by the Clergy Letter Project. Darwin Day originated in the mind of atheist Robert Stephens in 1993 to commemorate Darwin's contributions to science on his birthday, February 12. Over 500 churches of various denominations plan to participate in Evolution Weekend. Read more. Also: Synaptic peak The ancient mega-clone Subglacial science And Don't Miss . . . Answers ... with Ken Ham radio program Pastors—thousands support evolution! "Evolution Sunday"—what's the church doing? From the Jews—to like the Greeks! Western society—it's changed its foundation! Moral absolutes—missing in society! After Eden Network with Us! Answers in Genesis Answers in Genesis Creation Museum Creation Museum Ark Encounter Ark Encounter Answers Magazine   Note: Facebook and Twitter are both social networking sites with user-contributed content. Children should not visit the sites without parental supervision.  Free app for iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad	This Week . . . Feedback: I Can Do All Things (Feb 10) Prosecution—The Philosophy and Correct Application of Science (Feb 9) An Evaluation of the Myth That "Nothing in Biology Makes Sense Except in the Light of Evolution" (Feb 8) The Repackaging of Darwin—Avoiding the Dreaded "E Word"? (Feb 7) InSite, February 2012 (Feb 6) Evil at God's Hand (Feb 5) Video On Demand Only One Race, Part 1 Watch Video Ken's Blog Evolution Weekend in Churches—An Atheist's Fizzle Foundations Series Gets Rave Review in Russia Trying to "Reverse" the Curse Winter Jam Partnership Reaching One Percent of a Nation Previous entries Prayer Requests Visit our prayer site to keep track of and pray for current ministry needs. Resources Understanding Islam - Audio Download Answers Magazine Subscription: United States Tower of Babel Mount St. Helens More current bestsellers Upcoming Events Kentucky Covington - Sunday Speaking, February 26 Kentucky Paducah - Not Ashamed Creation Conference, March 4–5 Kentucky College Speaking, March 5 South Carolina Teach Them Diligently Conference, March 15–17 Kentucky Children's Ministry Leaders Conference, March 22–23 More events
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