Have you ever wondered about the difference between believing in Jesus’ name and believing in Jesus? The Bible tells us that both are important in a believer’s heart. John wrote… 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. John 3:16 (NIV) And……
You and I have been called to live with love for God and people. It’s one of the things that makes our faith unique. Other religions insist on obedience to a specific list of rules. And some believe that those who won’t comply deserve death. Christians trust God through faith in Jesus. Jesus is God…
Have you ever met someone who believes they no longer sin now that they have faith in Jesus? I did once, years ago. What is the truth about faith and sin? John wrote… Everyone who sins is breaking God’s law, for all sin is contrary to the law of God. And you know that Jesus came…
Have you ever thought about that moment when you see Jesus face-to-face in glory? We’re going to look at God’s promises and imagine how we’ll feel and how we’ll react. Oh what a day it will be…
Are you a child of God? It’s not something you or I can do on our own. But it is something Jesus made possible and wants to do for us. John wrote… Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—children born not…
We typically ask, “Who is the Antichrist?” But John explained, The “what” of the antichrists? not just the “who.” Generation after generation throughout the church age (which is from Jesus’ sacrificial first coming to His triumphant second coming), people have tried to identify the Antichrist. John wanted people to SEEK TRUTH. He wanted them to…
Love for this world refers to an attachment to its values, pleasures, and material possessions. It’s a temporary fix for a desire that can only be satisfied with faith, hope, and love.
People still hold varying ideas about Jesus true identity. If you and I want to KNOW, LOVE, and TRUST the Lord, we need to SEEK Him first and grow in faith. We need His Word and Prayer to grow.
When we focus on Jesus and make loving like Him our way of life, we want to love God and His people as He desires. What do you think is love a feeling or is it a way of life?
What do you do when you need help to forgive someone, or when you feel unworthy of being forgiven? Have you struggled with guilt and shame over past sins? Is there someone hard to forgive? Here’s help.
No one enjoys admitting their sin. Most people would like to ignore the truth about sin. I think we’re all guilty of succumbing to comparisons and pride, determining that we’re “not guilty.” At least not as guilty as “those people.” But Paul wrote… Everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans…
The Bible tells us that God is Light. When we surrender our lives to Him through faith in Jesus, we will Live in the Light. The good news is that the Light has overcome the darkness & it always will.
John saw Jesus’ miracles, heard Jesus teach, and stood at the foot of the cross. He was one of the eyewitnesses who testified to the truth that Jesus, the Son of God, came to give us eternal life.
We’ve studied the books of John and Romans and received a clear proclamation of the Gospel Truth and Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Everything we need to trust Jesus and share our faith in Him.
Paul made a final appeal to people of faith in Rome. One that we should continue to take to heart and apply to life. He pleaded with them to watch out for people who distort God’s truth & divide us.
Would you say that you are living with confident hope? Are you filled with peace and joy? We talk about peace, hope, and joy at Christmas, but what about an average day in September? Life keeps us busy and distracted. The enemy doesn’t want us to look to the only One who is our source…
Everyone has one. Most of us have more than one. Difficult people! Knowing how to deal with them is an important life skill. Here are 5 wise things to do that will help you enjoy the peace you want.
How quickly do you give or take offense when someone says or does something you dislike? What would happen if we offered patience and grace when our feelings are hurt and we’re offended? Let’s talk…
You’ve heard people say… “You can’t love others unless you love yourself.” While there’s a morsel of truth in those words, they’ve also been exaggerated and abused. Let’s talk the whole truth…
The Bible says, “Accept other believers who have weak faith, and don’t argue with them.” Let’s talk about what that means and what the Bible says we should do instead. A hint: it includes patience.
The Bible says, “This is urgent! Time is running out. Wake up!” God is not being slow, He is being gracious. Jesus said, we won’t know the day or hour of His return. So get ready and trust His love!
