What does Christ Jesus offer to people who believe they are good and have everything they need? To address the question, we need to see the spiritual realm and our spiritual condition apart from Christ and through Christ, because whether we realize it or not, we are each in desperate need of Christ Jesus.
Read MoreAs followers of Christ, we have redemption by grace through faith. What are we to do with the law?
Read MoreLove is the message of the Gospel. Jesus describes the two greatest commandments as loving God and loving our neighbors, and when Jesus gave a new commandment, it was to love one another the way He loves us.
Read MoreSometimes praying, “yet, not what I want, but what you want” involves silent, motionless surrender, as demonstrated by Jesus.
Read MoreAre we religious but not enlightened? Do we faithfully adhere to acts associated with religious life without truly believing in, trusting and faithfully surrendering to Christ Jesus? Are we good at doing church but failing in our relationship with Christ Jesus and failing to love others?
Read MoreGod’s holy word indicates that He sends angels to help His adopted children.
Read MoreGod wants his people to enjoy the best possible life and He knows that the best life is only possible in communion with Him. So He is angry with people and things that lead His people astray.
Read MoreThrough Christ Jesus, we gain connection with God. Through Christ Jesus we gain relationship with Him. Through Christ Jesus we gain the indwelling Holy Spirit.
Read MoreJesus presents the kingdom of heaven and eternal life as a quality of life available to us here and now, and He comes offering that quality of life in abundance, but we must accept the gift, we must receive His holy gift of grace.
Read MoreJesus has all authority over all creation including spiritual and physical realms, He is sovereign, He is God, the Creator of all things who has always been and always will be.
Read MoreWorship-filled surrender requires absolute trust and commitment, and that sort of worship leads to spiritual transformation and life change, which leads to joyful delight in the Lord.
Read MoreWhen was the last time you experienced delight in God and His holy word?
Read MoreThrough Jesus, we enter light, gain life, love, power and the armor of God to repel Satan’s attacks.
Read MoreIf we never realize our realm is dark, we will never imagine light.
Read MoreAs He transforms our spirits and souls, we experience His joy and reveal it to others.
Read MorePaul had done awful things; yet through the grace, mercy, faith and love of Christ Jesus, he was transformed.
Read MoreGod urges us to meditate on His word throughout each day to ensure His holy word illuminates our path.
Read MoreWhile the gospel of peace should always be communicated in loving gentleness and respect, the process required to transform systems towards peace is not always easy or even peaceful.
Read MoreYou have the power to illuminate and transform the world within your realm of influence. We may not be perfect, but we are not helpless.
Read MoreThrough the chaos swirling around us, God is doing amazing things.
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