Is Jesus about to return?
Many people are asking.
The truth is, we don’t know when. But we can be certain of this: Jesus is coming back one day.
The better question isn’t “When”… it’s “Are you ready?”
Live each day as if it could be today.
Many people are asking.
The truth is, we don’t know when. But we can be certain of this: Jesus is coming back one day.
The better question isn’t “When”… it’s “Are you ready?”
Live each day as if it could be today.
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The Gospel does not tell you that you are enough.
It tells you that Christ is.
And that is far better news.
It tells you that Christ is.
And that is far better news.
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On this 3/16, know that…
God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16).
God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16).
EASTER message for STRONG marriages: Because HE LIVES, your marriage can LIVE AGAIN! 🕊️✝️
Because He conquered death, your love can CONQUER every trial! 💥 Because He rose, your union can RISE higher in hope and holiness! 1 Cor 15:57 🌟
How is the risen Christ making your marriage STRONGER this Easter? #StrongMarriage #Easter
Because He conquered death, your love can CONQUER every trial! 💥 Because He rose, your union can RISE higher in hope and holiness! 1 Cor 15:57 🌟
How is the risen Christ making your marriage STRONGER this Easter? #StrongMarriage #Easter
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Being pro-abortion and LGBT-affirming isn’t a “different brand of Christianity”.
It’s not Christian at all.
It’s not Christian at all.
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The Gospel is not about good people becoming awesome people, it's about sinners being saved by an awesome God.
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The Gospel does not tell you that you are enough.
It tells you that Christ is.
And that is far better news.
It tells you that Christ is.
And that is far better news.
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When you doubt the love of God, remember that he did not spare his own Son for you.
He gave his best when we deserved his wrath (Rom. 8:32).
Amazing grace!
He gave his best when we deserved his wrath (Rom. 8:32).
Amazing grace!
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The Father planned it,
The prophets foretold it,
The disciples doubted it,
The soldiers denied it,
The empty tomb proved it,
The angels proclaimed it,
JESUS IS RISEN!
The prophets foretold it,
The disciples doubted it,
The soldiers denied it,
The empty tomb proved it,
The angels proclaimed it,
JESUS IS RISEN!
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April 6: A Letter of Recommendation
#Devotional
Deuteronomy 9:1–10:22; 2 Corinthians 3:1–8; Psalm 35:1–11
We file letters of recommendation from pastors, past supervisors, and teachers that highlight our skills, attitude, and work ethic. They present us as ideal candidates, glossing over the things we lack and the ways in which we’ve failed. But Paul’s letter of recommendation tells another story:
“You are our letter, inscribed on our hearts, known and read by all people, revealing that you are a letter of Christ, delivered by us, inscribed not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on stone tablets but on tablets of human hearts” (2 Cor 3:2–3).
Paul saw the work God was doing in the lives of the Corinthians. Through the work of the Spirit, they were drawn together as a community. Their response to the gospel testified that Paul was fulfilling the task that he was called to do.
But Paul doesn’t stay focused on himself in this passage. He switches the focus to the Spirit: “Now we possess such confidence through Christ toward God. Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God” (2 Cor 3:4–5). Ultimately, Paul’s confidence finds itself in Christ’s work and the life-giving work of the Spirit.
Our successes and failures are put into a proper context when we read Paul’s message. All the good we do attests to the Spirit’s work in our lives; it is a testimony of a life redeemed by Christ. And the bad isn’t glossed over by God—it is paid for. It’s His letter of recommendation that really matters, for He knows who we really are.
How are you living a life that attests to God’s power in you, not your own qualities or traits?
#Devotional
Deuteronomy 9:1–10:22; 2 Corinthians 3:1–8; Psalm 35:1–11
We file letters of recommendation from pastors, past supervisors, and teachers that highlight our skills, attitude, and work ethic. They present us as ideal candidates, glossing over the things we lack and the ways in which we’ve failed. But Paul’s letter of recommendation tells another story:
“You are our letter, inscribed on our hearts, known and read by all people, revealing that you are a letter of Christ, delivered by us, inscribed not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on stone tablets but on tablets of human hearts” (2 Cor 3:2–3).
Paul saw the work God was doing in the lives of the Corinthians. Through the work of the Spirit, they were drawn together as a community. Their response to the gospel testified that Paul was fulfilling the task that he was called to do.
But Paul doesn’t stay focused on himself in this passage. He switches the focus to the Spirit: “Now we possess such confidence through Christ toward God. Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God” (2 Cor 3:4–5). Ultimately, Paul’s confidence finds itself in Christ’s work and the life-giving work of the Spirit.
Our successes and failures are put into a proper context when we read Paul’s message. All the good we do attests to the Spirit’s work in our lives; it is a testimony of a life redeemed by Christ. And the bad isn’t glossed over by God—it is paid for. It’s His letter of recommendation that really matters, for He knows who we really are.
How are you living a life that attests to God’s power in you, not your own qualities or traits?
April 6 - How to Be Least in Christ’s Kingdom
#LifeOfChrist
“‘Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven’” (Matthew 5:19).
The result of a believer’s practicing or teaching disobedience of any part of Scripture is to “be called least in the kingdom of heaven.” “Called” does not refer merely to what people say about us, but what God says about us. Others usually know nothing of or don’t care about our disobedience, but God always knows and cares.
It is completely God’s prerogative to determine rank in His kingdom (cf. Matt. 20:23). Therefore He has a perfect right to hold those in lowest esteem who have a low esteem for the Word. This does not mean the Lord will take away the offender’s salvation; they are still “in the kingdom of heaven.” But it does mean they will forfeit certain blessing and reward to whatever extent they are disobedient and disrespectful. The apostle John warned his readers, “Watch yourselves, that you do not lose what we have accomplished, but that you may receive a full reward” (2 John 8).
If we ignore or reject even the most minor aspect of God’s law, we devalue all of it (James 2:10) and join the ranks of God’s least. It should be the highest concern of us who profess to love our Savior and Lord never to prompt Him to call us the least.
Ask Yourself
Few of us would admit to devaluing the Word of God, but perhaps that’s because we limit to one or two the number of ways this is done. How might a person show disrespect for the Scripture’s authority and teaching beyond the most obvious offenses?
#LifeOfChrist
“‘Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven’” (Matthew 5:19).
The result of a believer’s practicing or teaching disobedience of any part of Scripture is to “be called least in the kingdom of heaven.” “Called” does not refer merely to what people say about us, but what God says about us. Others usually know nothing of or don’t care about our disobedience, but God always knows and cares.
It is completely God’s prerogative to determine rank in His kingdom (cf. Matt. 20:23). Therefore He has a perfect right to hold those in lowest esteem who have a low esteem for the Word. This does not mean the Lord will take away the offender’s salvation; they are still “in the kingdom of heaven.” But it does mean they will forfeit certain blessing and reward to whatever extent they are disobedient and disrespectful. The apostle John warned his readers, “Watch yourselves, that you do not lose what we have accomplished, but that you may receive a full reward” (2 John 8).
If we ignore or reject even the most minor aspect of God’s law, we devalue all of it (James 2:10) and join the ranks of God’s least. It should be the highest concern of us who profess to love our Savior and Lord never to prompt Him to call us the least.
Ask Yourself
Few of us would admit to devaluing the Word of God, but perhaps that’s because we limit to one or two the number of ways this is done. How might a person show disrespect for the Scripture’s authority and teaching beyond the most obvious offenses?
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Forwarded from CHRISTIAN STUDY BIBLE 🆕 (Dr. 🚀 T͜͡I͜͡M͜͡O͜͡T͜͡H͜͡Y͜͡ 📑)
Question 1: Joshua 1:1–2:24 ESV
Joshua is charged with courage, spies meet Rahab—What sign secures her household’s deliverance?
Joshua is charged with courage, spies meet Rahab—What sign secures her household’s deliverance?
Anonymous Quiz
78%
A) A scarlet cord in the window
16%
B) A golden lamp on the roof
4%
C) A silver trumpet at the door
2%
D) A bronze altar in the courtyard
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A false version of Christianity teaches that as long as you believe in God, you can live however you want.
Biblical Christianity calls for faith that transforms the way we live.
Biblical Christianity calls for faith that transforms the way we live.
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On the cross, Jesus did not accomplish partial salvation. He finished redemption!
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If God is truly omniscient, then He knows your deepest fears and your greatest hopes. You are seen, known, and loved.
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No other price but Christ’s perfect blood could have paid our eternal sin debt.
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Lord, bring spiritual awakening to Iran. You have the power to bring real and lasting change.
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Forwarded from CHRISTIAN STUDY BIBLE 🆕 (Dr. 🚀 T͜͡I͜͡M͜͡O͜͡T͜͡H͜͡Y͜͡ 📑)
Question 2: Psalm 41:1-13 ESV
Blessed is the one who considers the poor—What promise shields him in the day of trouble?
Blessed is the one who considers the poor—What promise shields him in the day of trouble?
Anonymous Quiz
9%
A) He will be hidden in caves
67%
B) He will be delivered by the LORD
22%
C) He will be exalted among nations
2%
D) He will be guarded by angels
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