107 truths about God, the world, and you. 106: Prayer helps you through tests of faith. Photo by Nguyen Dang Hoang Nhu on Unsplash “...And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” Matthew 6:13 ESV The Greek translated as temptation also means a trial or proving, something serving as a test.[1] Temptations … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 106
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 104: By prayer, you acknowledge your daily need for God’s grace. Photo by montatip lilitsanong on Unsplash “Give us this day our daily bread...” Matthew 6:11 ESV The prayer Jesus teaches consists of six requests in two parts. The first three concern God and His place in … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 104
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 103: Praying for God’s will to be done transforms your desires. Photo by Letizia Bordoni on Unsplash “...your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 ESV Praying for God’s will to be accomplished on earth is something Jesus teaches His disciples. By … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 103
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 102: Your prayers influence the world’s prevailing powers. Photo by Nils Nedel on Unsplash “Your kingdom come...” Matthew 6:10 ESV Jesus teaches His disciples to pray for God’s Kingdom to enter the world. The Greek translated as kingdom doesn’t refer to a physical place with borders, but the ruling … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 102
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 100: God is our Father, talk to Him as your Dad. Photo by Tim Cooper on Unsplash Pray then like this: Our Father in heaven... Matthew 6:9 ESV We address God as Father in prayer, recognizing Him as Creator and Keeper of all things, but for those … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 100
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 99: The Word teaches you to pray. Photo by Olivia Snow on Unsplash One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray...” Luke 11:1 NIV Prayer doesn’t come naturally to people because … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 99
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. 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
The ordinary following the Extraordinary 