Maranatha! 

This statement was a mantra of the early church, translated as “Come, Lord Jesus!”

For the early church facing hardship, difficulty, trials, persecution, and martyrdom, this cry was a hope-filled yearning of their desire to be with Jesus.

In a similar vein, Paul in Philippians 4:5, gives a profound statement as a reminder to the Church that “The Lord is at hand.” 

Loaded with depth and life-changing truth, this statement must be understood in two ways … both holding tremendous significance for our lives today. 

In this episode, Nathan gives an overview of Paul’s statement and invites you to listen to the full-length message on the NRJohnson Sermon Podcast.

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NRJohnson (Nathan Johnson) is the host of the Deeper Christian Podcast and has an overwhelming passion for Jesus, the Gospel, and Studying God’s Word. He is a writer, teacher, and communicator who helps other believers understand and apply the Bible as they grow and mature in their faith—desiring that they gain greater intimacy with Christ, experience the victorious Christian life, and transform the world through the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. Read more about him here.

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