The gift of Jesus is the gift of salvation from sin, so the gift we should give each other is the message of how we can all be forgiven our sins and be delivered from our bondage, and now walk in Christ’s holiness.
When They Don’t Understand You
Jesus, the Messiah Jesus was born in Bethlehem the town of David, as had been prophesied about him in Micah 5:2 (cf. Matt 2:4-6). Then, an angel of the Lord appeared to some shepherds who were keeping watch over their flocks at night. They were terrified. Then the angel said: “Do not be afraid. I … Continue reading When They Don’t Understand You
What is Your Practice?
Philippians 4:4-5 NIV “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” To rejoice in the Lord is not to merely sing songs of praise to him. It means to delight (enjoy, take pleasure) in him, in his grace, and in his … Continue reading What is Your Practice?
Models to All the Believers
1 Thessalonians 1:4-5 NIV “For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.” Many people today who call themselves Christians, and who collectively refer to themselves as the church, … Continue reading Models to All the Believers
Work Produced by Faith
1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 NIV “Paul, Silas and Timothy, “To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: “Grace and peace to you. “We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, … Continue reading Work Produced by Faith
What Good is It?
James 2:14-17 NIV “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does … Continue reading What Good is It?
God’s Anger is Kindled
Jeremiah 17:1-4 NIV “Judah’s sin is engraved with an iron tool, inscribed with a flint point, on the tablets of their hearts and on the horns of their altars. Even their children remember their altars and Asherah poles beside the spreading trees and on the high hills. My mountain in the land and your wealth … Continue reading God’s Anger is Kindled
Loving Sin, Not Jesus
John 3:16 NIV “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” As with all Scriptures, this verse must be read and interpreted within its context, not isolated from its context, and made to say something it does … Continue reading Loving Sin, Not Jesus
Don’t Let Them Egg You On
Romans 12:3-5 NIV “For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. For just as we have many parts in … Continue reading Don’t Let Them Egg You On
For His Glory and Praise
Zechariah’s wife, Elizabeth, had just given birth to their son eight days prior to this, but this was the day of their son’s circumcision, which was also the day he was to be named. Thus, Zechariah, as instructed by God, named the baby boy John. Then, Zechariah, filled with the Holy Spirit, prophesied first about … Continue reading For His Glory and Praise
Run With It 