Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Like this: Loading... Dr. Steven R. Cook Christian service, Discipleship, Living by Faith, Ministry, Parenting, Righteous Living 1 Comment January 16, 2025 3 Minutes Walking in the Light As believers in union with Christ, we are called to...
replied, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’ On hearing this, Jesus said to him, ‘Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jona, because flesh and blood did not reveal it to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And
It’s not just a matter of accepting Christ as Savior, but working heartily in perseverance. If we persevere, then we will indeed receive the inheritance as our reward. 2 Tim. 1:12 –“But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am sure that he is able to ...
Father. “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” (1 John 3:1). When we believe on the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, we become God’s children. Fathers instruct, guide, and discipline their children, but they also love to ...
The saints, as described by the Bible, are alive. They are not declared saints after they die, but while they are still alive and active for the Lord. The requirement is to be “in Christ” and live a life that God gives you. It is not based on your good works or righteousness dee...
Christ are found in pagan literature, in Buddhism, in the Talmud, in Babylon, and in Egypt. However, for those who see Christ as the incarnate Son of God, any kind of talk about historical “influences” on Christianity is devoid of any meaning. The essence of the work of Christ is ...
Gruesome thought, yet the ash would disperse and cover the vicinity, appearing as a snow fall. This would definitely bring to the ancient reader a word picture of the utter judgement of God on His enemies. Let me know your thoughts on this difficult passage. Or better yet, share a time ...
However, on one of those days, a group of angels shouted or sang in hamony, or in unison and said: “Unto you is born THIS DAY, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ, the Lord.” The really important question is this: What does this message have upon me IN THESE DAYS...
James then confirms this by writing, “Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness” (James 2:23). These verses prove that justification before God is an on-going process, not a one-time event of accepting Jesus as personal Lord and Savior, and is accomplished by ...
Even though we may have never become completely like Christ, ultimately, we have His righteousness, which gives us title to eternity and the city of God. Salvation and preparation are found only in Jesus, who leads you on your journey. We have eternity to contemplate the sacrifice of the He...