Jesus asked the most important question in history. He asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” (Matthew 16:13, ESV). For all of us, eternity lies in answering this one question right. Peter gave the correct answer when he said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” In the […]
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Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him (Colossians 2:6, ESV). I know that Jesus walks with me and talks with me. There are many verses in the New Testament that support the relationship that I have with Jesus. Some of my favorites … For all who are being led by the Spirit of
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Jesus did things differently. The religion of Israel during the time of Jesus was temple-centric while Jesus focused his ministry from a small fishing village. The Pharisees and Sadducees wore robes and led in grand ceremonies, but Jesus ate with sinners and taught on mountain sides. Church leadership often drifts toward large sanctuaries, programs, and
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You shall call His name Jesus; He will save His people from their sins (Matthew 1:21). Is there something unique and powerful about the name of Jesus? When we read, “He will save His people…,” it literally means Jesus will totally restore to health! I wrote my master’s thesis on the Greek word for “save.” The
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). I believe you see the true meaning of Christmas in how we treat one another. I have a friend – a pastor. He is one of the most positive persons that I know. Two weeks ago, he told me his
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And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth (John 1:14). At the end of a trip to the Philippines, I was sitting on a beach on the western side of Cebu Island. Across a channel was the island of Negros.
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There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 Have you heard the expression “Know Jesus, Know Peace”? Let’s consider “Now Jesus, Now Peace.” As Christians, we should live in peace, instead of doubt, discouragement, and depression. The secret of peace is living “now,” not letting the poison from yesterday or the worries
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It’s easy to understand the point of Jesus’s life and teaching. He spoke to us, His words were recorded, and in scripture, His teaching has been faithfully preserved. Jesus’s teaching wasn’t complicated. We (his followers) muddy up His words. It’s called obfuscation – discussion with the purpose of re-directing or softening the command. Though His
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Jesus said, “You can do nothing without me.” John 15:5 OGV There are two styles of leadership – Me or Jesus. When you are in charge, your leadership efforts must be about control. When Jesus is in charge, you serve Him and then you serve others. “Me” leaders plan, list goals, and encourage or enforce
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“What is truth?” That is what Pilate said during the trial of Jesus, and Jesus was standing right in front of him. Jesus said earlier in His ministry: I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From
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