Tag: Christ
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“I Didn’t Mean to Sin” – Lesson Learned From the Past
At my previous jobs, my colleagues would often hang out after work after a long week. They invite everyone, me included. Usually, I just say no or avoid the conversation altogether. I was at this place for 5 years, so saying no thanks more and more. After a while, they asked me more and more…
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Stumbling Blocks That May Appear in the Faith Part 3: Justification
Romans 3:21-26 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,…
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Be Smart and Innocent
Matthew 10:16 “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” Jesus spoke these words to His disciples as He prepared to send them out to proclaim that The kingdom of God is coming. He warned his disciples of the persecution they…
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I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:11-13 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I…
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“But who do you say that I am”
Matthew 16:13-16 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the…
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Limping Between Two Opinions
Elijah’s question to the Israelites is still relevant in the modern church today. As Christians, we can find ourselves seeking peace with the world, and that infamous word “compromise” is often thrown around. Go along to get along. On some issues, we stand with Jesus, but it can be easier to agree with the world…
Pondering His Holy Word 