Holiness / 10 posts found
Death to Sin and Self is What It Means to Be a Christian.
Two things about the death of Christ. The first was that since one person died for and in place of everyone else, everyone had died. What is this death at the end? Either the death they deserved because of their sin.
Holding Fast to Our Confession of Jesus.
Christmas is more than just a holiday. We are currently in the second week of Advent. In some traditions, it's a celebration of God's incarnation, or the humanity of God, as Jesus Christ entered human history and became a man. We're trying to figure out what impact Jesus' humanity should have on our daily routines.
God’s Love and Grace
When it comes to portraying the human condition, the Bible can be quite somber and depressing as it describes the separation of man from God due to sin.
Caution Against Spiritual Drifting.
Disregard for God's Word, prayer, and corporate worship. These are the tools that Christ has given His church in order for them to be rooted in the truth and mature spiritually.
God Went To Great Lengths to Forgive Us.
It’s important to never forget the lengths God went to restore His relationship with us. It’s important to never forget the price that God paid to restore this relationship and the work that He alone did.
Walking and Living in Faith
Faith is a funny thing. We talk about it, we encourage each other to have faith, and then so often we let fear and doubt set in. Have you heard the expression actions speak louder than words?
Living and Standing By Your Convictions
Sometimes it doesn’t look any different inside of our churches. Politics, personal beliefs, and many other factors become the front and center attention. All of this robs Jesus or the glory and attention we are to give Him. This has far-reaching impact and implications not only in the church but the people in it.
Let Your Light Shine
14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16 NKJV Let your light shine. I can personally think of times in my life when my light has shined and when it hasn’t. Just because it didn’t shine in my […]
Prayer Is Conversation With God
Prayer is nothing more than the conversation and communion with God in person. It’s important to break it down in the simplest terms because prayer has been made into something that is much more than that.
Perfecting Holiness-What?
We have promises from God which encourage us to cleanse ourselves of anything that would come between us and our relationship with God. Imagine giving all you had to give to your children and asking them to protect your gift and not anything in their life interfere. Paul encourages his hearers to cleanse themselves of anything that would or could get in the way of the fullness of the relationship he wants with us. This may seem a like a lot to ask, but with the help of the Holy Spirit our hearts can be changed and transformed. If we […]