Hebrews 12:2-3 ESV “Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not … Continue reading For the Joy Set Before Us
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As Each Part Works Together
Summary 1 Corinthians 12:1-13 If we are in Christ Jesus, by genuine God-given faith in Christ, not only have we died with Christ to sin and been raised with Christ to newness of life in him to be lived for his glory, but we are now indwelt with the Holy Spirit of God, and now … Continue reading As Each Part Works Together
But the People are Divided
They Poisoned Their Minds Acts 14:1-2 ESV “Now at Iconium they entered together into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed. But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.” When we are following Jesus Christ in … Continue reading But the People are Divided
Don’t Try to Fake It
Not a Performance Romans 12:1 ESV “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” Does the Lord ever give you visuals of the Bible lessons you are learning, like in a picture message? He … Continue reading Don’t Try to Fake It
The Calling to Which you Have Been Called
Ephesians 4:1-3 ESV “I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Walk in … Continue reading The Calling to Which you Have Been Called
Our Identity in Christ
I hear people much of the time using this phrase, “My identity in Christ,” but is that even biblical, and if so, what does it mean? What does it mean to be “in Christ”? And how do they mean it when they use that phrase? Identity in Christ Generally speaking, when people talk of their … Continue reading Our Identity in Christ
Step by Step
Video Message 2 Peter 3:18 NIV: “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.” https://vimeo.com/647778158
A Life Transformation
Colossians 2:8 ESV “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.” If we are following Jesus Christ with our lives wholeheartedly, if we are walking in obedience to his commands, and daily … Continue reading A Life Transformation
A Struggle I Have for You
Colossians 2:1-7 ESV “For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and … Continue reading A Struggle I Have for You
We are HIS
Psalms 100:1-2 ESV “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!” When this says to make a joyful noise to the Lord it means “to the Lord.” It doesn’t mean that we say it is to the Lord, but it actually is. … Continue reading We are HIS
