107 truths about God, the world, and you. 105: Praying for and receiving forgiveness in Jesus’s name frees you to forgive others. Photo by Debby Hudson on Unsplash “...and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. ...” Matthew 6:12 NLT Jesus teaches His disciples to ask His Father for … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 105
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 97: Before you take Communion, take time to examine your life. Photo by Firmbee.com on Unsplash Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 97
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 96: In Communion you agree to receive His life. Photo by David Weber on Unsplash While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 96
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 95: Be baptized if you believe and receive the good news of Jesus. Photo by Tammy Chan on Unsplash Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 95
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 94: Jesus baptizes you with the Holy Spirit. Photo by Sven on Unsplash “... I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” –John the Baptizer teaching about the coming Messiah. Mark 1:8 NIV The Greek translated as baptize means to dip … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 94
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 93: Jesus fulfilled the old law to make you new. Photo by shraga kopstein on Unsplash In him you were also circumcised with a circumcision not performed by human hands. Your whole self ruled by the flesh was put off when you were circumcised by Christ, having … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 93
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 91: Only faith in Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit enable religious practices to bless you. Photo by Waldemar Brandt on Unsplash For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13 ESV The Greek word translated as “calls on” … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 91
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 90: Being attentive to God’s Word blesses you. Photo by Ben White on Unsplash Every word you give me is a miracle word – how could I help but obey? Break open your words, let the light shine out, let ordinary people see the meaning. Psalm 119:129-130 … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 90
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 87: Seeing your sin opens the door to life. Photo by valérie faiola on Unsplash Then I said, “It’s all over! I am doomed, for I am a sinful man. I have filthy lips, and I live among a people with filthy lips, yet I have seen … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 87
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 86: Saving faith in Jesus leaves no part of your life untouched. Photo by Suzanne D. Williams on Unsplash Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. John 3:36 … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 86
The ordinary following the Extraordinary 