Prayer:Besides loving your enemies, Jesus encourages his followers to pray for them. This means seeking God's blessings and well-being for those who may wish harm upon you. It's a way of acknowledging that God's grace extends to all, including those who oppose you. ...
While “Ask, Seek, Knock” promises us that God hears our prayers, Jesus also underscores seeking the will of the Father (Matthew 6:10). Asking in Jesus’ name (John 14:13-14) implies praying in alignment with His character and purpose.James 4:3addresses the problem of selfish motives, ...
Here, Jesus refers to the beloved disciple, traditionally understood to be John. This statement has been the subject of much theological discussion. It suggests Jesus' sovereign will over the lives of His followers. The phrase "until I return" alludes to the Second Coming, a central tenet of...
In the Beatitudes, Jesus taught his followers how to let love reign the world, and when love overcomes all other things there will be a state of peace. They show Adherents the values that Christ cares about. These values if followed can not only bring a believer into a state of peace ...
Christian Anarchists take seriously Jesus’ words to his followers that“kings and governors have domination over men; let there be none like that among you.”Similarly, Paul’s dictum that there“is no authority except God”is taken to its obvious conclusion with the denial of state authority ...
As the Gospel of Luke recounts, Jesus told them what he would need to endure, as well as the self-denial and risk they, too, must experience as his followers. As he told them, “’The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the tea...
John, often referred to as the Beloved Disciple, holds a distinctive place among the original followers of Jesus. His close relationship with Jesus is highlighted in the New Testament, where he is depicted as reclining next to Jesus during the Last Supper and being present at the crucifixion, ...
Each location has its own political debates. How did Jesus Christ deal with politics in Jerusalem where he lived? See this… By EveryStudent.com Listen to article Since many people associate Jesus with Christians, let's be clear. People who call themselves “Christians” don’t necessarily hold...
He had a plan to defeat Jesus by having Him killed by His Chosen People. Had he known the outcome, he would have planned things differently: “Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.” (1st Corinthians 2:...
Sincerely say these words from your heart to the risen Jesus Christ: "Lord Jesus, I sincerely invite You to come and live in me and to take full control of my life. I will notice what You say to me in and through my conscience. I will listen for Your v