If we only accept the parts of God's Word that make use feel good, we are not worshiping God, but ourselves.
Eternal life is brought about by internal change brought about by faith in Christ putting our sins to death in His body on the cross and receiving a new nature through His resurrection.
7 Be not dec... View MoreEternal life is brought about by internal change brought about by faith in Christ putting our sins to death in His body on the cross and receiving a new nature through His resurrection.
7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. (Galatians 6:7-8, KJV)
Why did our Founding Fathers frame our nation as a Constitutional Republic rather than a full fledged democracy where the majority rules over everything?
The answer in part can be found in the teachi... View MoreWhy did our Founding Fathers frame our nation as a Constitutional Republic rather than a full fledged democracy where the majority rules over everything?
The answer in part can be found in the teachings of Jesus Christ...
13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. (Matthew 7:13-14, KJV)
There are few who find the way that leads to life. Jesus wasn't just speaking of eternal life, but a way of living that promotes life as special and sacred. Christ modeled this way of living for all who wish to follow after Him.
Knowing about Christ is not the same thing as knowing Christ.
Its not about what you know, but Who you know.
22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and i... View MoreKnowing about Christ is not the same thing as knowing Christ.
Its not about what you know, but Who you know.
22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. (Matthew 7:22-23, KJV)
Do we love God as radically as He loves us?
Are we willing to lay everything down for Him like He did for us in the person and being of Christ? Are we willing to die to ourselves and live for Christ? ... View MoreDo we love God as radically as He loves us?
Are we willing to lay everything down for Him like He did for us in the person and being of Christ? Are we willing to die to ourselves and live for Christ?
I am not there yet, but that is the finish line of the race of faith I am running.
Only by the blood of Christ and power of the Holy Spirit within me shall I finish this race.
Freedom does not negate responsibility. Our freedom must be used wisely or it becomes harmful and wicked.
22 Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he? 23 All things are lawful for... View MoreFreedom does not negate responsibility. Our freedom must be used wisely or it becomes harmful and wicked.
22 Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he? 23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. (1 Corinthians 10:22-23, KJV)
True repentance is not simply doing or not doing some actions to avoid consequences, but rather doing what is right because you simply want to do the will of God.
The fear of the Lord is the beginn... View MoreTrue repentance is not simply doing or not doing some actions to avoid consequences, but rather doing what is right because you simply want to do the will of God.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, but the love of the Lord is the fulfillment of wisdom.
35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. 36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that m... View More35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. 36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. (Matthew 12:35-37, KJV)
Words will have consequences.... be careful how you use them.
The Lord desires to be at the center of every aspect of our lives. Not just because that is His rightful place as our creator, but His presence on the throne of our lives will keep us from folly and s... View MoreThe Lord desires to be at the center of every aspect of our lives. Not just because that is His rightful place as our creator, but His presence on the throne of our lives will keep us from folly and sin/death which is the result of living for anything other than Him.
23 Take heed unto yourselves, lest ye forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which he made with you, and make you a graven image, [or] the likeness of any [thing], which the LORD thy God hath forbidden thee. 24 For the LORD thy God [is] a consuming fire, [even] a jealous God. (Deuteronomy 4:23-24, kjv)
Christ did not suffer and die to create a bunch of white washed tombs. (Correct action with wrong intent) Christ died to put to death the sinfulness of our heart and mind (Cup and dish) so that the ou... View MoreChrist did not suffer and die to create a bunch of white washed tombs. (Correct action with wrong intent) Christ died to put to death the sinfulness of our heart and mind (Cup and dish) so that the outside (actions) would be truly clean.
26 [Thou] blind Pharisee, cleanse first that [which is] within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also. 27 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead [men's] bones, and of all uncleanness. (Matthew 23:26-27, KJV).
Good works earn us nothing, but when they come from a spirit of humility and obedience to God, they are an outward evidence of the salvation being fulfilled within us. As James by the Holy Spirit said "Faith without works is dead"
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