Jesus intercedes for us when we pray to God. At the end of prayers, the words “In the name of Jesus” may be spoken, written, or thought. With those words, we are asking Jesus to intercede on our behalf. (excerpt by Melissa Henderson,What Does it Mean to Have Faith in Jesus...
‘religion', you mean does it have priests and churches and a band of followers who are prepared to kill non-believers, then the answer is no. if, on the other hand, you refer to the original, literal meaning of the word, namely to ‘bind again', to reunite the mistaken person that...
burial and resurrection, and I am convinced from the context that these Jews are believers. I believe that when acts 2:37 says that the Jews were pierced to the heart, this is an indication that they had believed in Jesus for eternal life. Jews who ...
As believers, our hope is fixed on the day when Jesus returns. But in the meantime, we are called to pursue our sanctification in anticipation of that day. John explains how these two realities relate to each other: “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should ...
How can I grow my faith?Romans 10:17 (NIV) suggests that faith comes from hearing the message of Jesus. Regularly engaging with God's Word, prayer and fellowship with other believers can help grow your faith. Can faith really move mountains?Matthew 17:20 (NIV) says that if you have fai...
1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this passage, delivering the Sermon on the Mount, a foundational teaching moment in His ministry.2. DisciplesThe primary audience of Jesus' teachings, representing all believers who seek to follow Christ's teachings.3. Sermon on the MountA significant event where ...
Nicole Neroulias
Jesus came not to do away with but to fulfill. The ceremonial law is finished, being a shadow of the work of Christ now come in the flesh. The Mormon doctrine does not distinguish at all; it just scraps the whole thing. How cavalier, how pompous and presumptuous. And the bolder men ...
Jesus said that we, faithful believers, will face tribulation in our lives. Only those who endure to the end will be saved. – Are we focused on this world, and its values, or the next life in heaven with our Savior? Are we focused on doctrine, and interpretations of the Word, or ...
The kingdom of God was one of Jesus’ most talked about matters, but it’s hardly a well-grasped concept for believers today. If you asked a group of people to define it, you would probably get a variety of answers. Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom...