When we demonstrate Christian love, it distinguishes believers from the rest of the world. Jesus goes on to say, "By this [love] all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another" (John 13:35). Notice Jesus did not say that people will know that you ...
When we decide in our hearts and minds to help others, we are planting seeds of kindness and compassion that will grow into a bountiful harvest. It’s important to remember that we all need help at times, whether it be with physical needs or emotional support. Treating others how we ...
This metaphor serves to illustrate the dual nature of following Jesus: for some, it is a fragrance of life, while for others, it represents death. Nicole points out that Mary’s devotion brings life and joy, while Judas’ reaction embodies the disgust and misunderstanding that can ...
People tell me they can follow Jesus Christ without attending church every Sunday. There is some truth to that claim, but Christians need others to help build them up, teach them God’s word, walk together in fellowship, and be there for them physically when they need compassion, ...
However, Jesus did not permit him, but said to him, “Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He has had compassion on you.”King James BibleHowbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell ...
Whether you’re a Christian or not a Christian, we should be able to recognize there’s something really fascinating and bizarre by the fact that a tiny band of followers of Jesus became a massive force in the Roman Empire, basically took over the Roman Empire and then from there took ...
” So that’s interesting. So with the mention of Leviticus Chapter 25—this is really the part of your whole rap, sir, that I just find to be absolutely electrifying—could you describe to us how Jesus fits into this situation as the culmination of Jewish prophecy, as a product of ...
Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. 5In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God ...
Jesus died on the cross to pay the debt of our sins so we could have eternal life, and He did this not because of anything we accomplished, but because of the vast and inexplicable love He has for us. We are to model that, too, as best as possible, including when that is not eas...
This metaphor serves to illustrate the dual nature of following Jesus: for some, it is a fragrance of life, while for others, it represents death. Nicole points out that Mary’s devotion brings life and joy, while Judas’ reaction embodies the disgust and misunderstanding that can ...