Believers wholeheartedly committed to the Lord Jesus Christ realize the importance of dying to self in aspects of everyday life. For example, even when traveling from one place to another, a believer’s interaction with others should be characterized by dying to self in order to glorify God and demonstrate Christ’s love. In daily life, one…
Theoretical beliefs can be stated in “what you say,” but true beliefs are revealed in “what you do.” If you desire to grow in Christ, then an honest evaluation of what you truly believe can be made in the context of “words” and “actions.” See What Do You Believe … No, Really If you are a…
A thermometer is often used when physical illness is apparent. In another aspect of life, there is an overlooked “thermometer” that helps to reveal a person’s spiritual health, especially with regard to one’s self-centeredness as opposed to Christ-like development. This “thermometer” is accurate and available to anyone within hearing distance. The “thermometer” is our speech!…
Whether one is a believer in Christ or not, there is no way to avoid problems (challenges) of life. God’s Word, however, provides ample guidance for followers of Christ to be overwhelming conquerors whenever they face and deal with problems, no matter what the outcomes may be. Whenever any challenge of life surfaces for a…
Prayer is vital for a believer to grow in Christ. Recognizing that truth, followers of Jesus can use the prayer acrostic C.A.S.T. as a tool to promote personal growth in Christ. Confession … loving God by confession of personal sins Adoration … loving God by worship due HimSupplication … loving God by interceding for others and yourself Thanksgiving ……
Grace, basically, means “gift.” With regard to God’s grace, this gift is beyond anyone’s expectations since it is the unmerited favor of God toward those who do not deserve it. Webster’s Dictionary (1975) defines grace as “unmerited divine assistance given to man for his regeneration and sanctification.” Divine grace is a gift provided by God…
One of the pillars supporting beneficial relationships is forgiveness. Paradoxically, there are few aspects of life more misunderstood or neglected. The definition and practice of forgiveness typically varies from person to person which leads to unrealistic expectations and, often, disheartening results. The following misconceptions of forgiveness are often accepted as “truth” but are not supported…
Philippians 4:4-9 One of the benefits of life is joy, and one of life’s cripplers is worry. With these two polar opposites in mind, how would you rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 meaning “consumed by worry” and 10 meaning “abounding with joy”? If you consistently score in the lower range of that scale, your source for…
Is lying common in today’s world? Is untruthfulness a predictable aspect of human nature? Can believers in Christ always be truthful? God’s Word is the basis for answering these questions since it is the totally sufficient authority to deal with all challenges of life and relationships. THE PINNACLE OF TRUTH Truth should be understood in…
Jesus Christ is Head of His Church Thus far, this series has presented biblical teaching on church leaders and leadership plans in order to address misconceptions and differing viewpoints about church leadership. In this article, we will focus on the most important aspect of church leadership. This pinnacle truth is . . . The Lord…