What is the “Gospel” of Jesus Christ? What do we have to do to become a Christian? What makes someone a Christian? Do we have to go to church? Do we have to read the Bible? Do we have to do good deeds to be saved? What is the gospel?
Tag Archives: Christianity
Abide in Me
If your life was a garden, how would you say that it is doing? Is it producing what you want in your life, or has life gotten away from you in some way. Jesus tells us we must abide in Him if we want our lives to be as fruitful as they can be.
I Am The Way, The Truth, The Life
All of us want life. We want a good life. Whether it is school, friends, marriage, work, sports, etc. – we want the best. The world is full of ideas on how to get life. Books, videos, podcasts, conferences. But God tells us the only way to true life and to Him is through Jesus.
The Gospel in Exodus: God of Your Fathers
The connection between fatherhood and our understanding of God is profound. It has been said that our relationship with God is impacted by our relationship with our earthly fathers, and that it can even affect our ability or inability to connect with God. God uses fatherhood throughout scripture to help us connect with Him.
Sealed by the Holy Spirit
Assurance of salvation allows us to live as joyful people. It permits us to live free of fear. But how do we know we have this assurance. How do we know if “once saved, always saved” is true? God’s word makes it clear that we are secure in Him for the rest of our lives.
Do You Know…
The two most important things in life are to know God’s word, the bible, and to know God’s Word, His Son Jesus. Do you know it? Do you know Him?
The New Birth – Nick at Nite
The miracle of conception, fetal development, and birth is one of the most amazing things in the world. The bible speaks of a second birth that we must go through in order to see the Kingdom of God. It is just as amazing and mysterious as our physical birth into the world.
Does God Exist
Does God exist? Can we know that God exists? If we can, how? What can we do to learn whether or not God exists? What is keeping us from believing in His existence? Why is this a difficult question for many of us to investigate with an open mind?
Wrestling with God
One thing that everyone on the entire planet has in common is that we want to be happy. Another way to say this is that we want to be blessed. One way to receive the blessings of God is to spend time in His word and in prayer.
Adultery and Greed
Adultery and greed are frequently linked as internal, heart-driven sins that defile a person and often signify a departure from God. Both are viewed as forms of idolatry—placing selfish desires or material wealth above God. What are they and is there hope for us to get completely free from these sins?
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