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. 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. 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. 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
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 85: God made a way for you to escape His wrath. Photo by Deleece Cook on Unsplash God didn’t set us up for an angry rejection but for salvation by our Master, Jesus Christ. He died for us, a death that triggered life. 1Thessalonians 5:9-10 The Message … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 85
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 84: Your every sin deserves the death penalty. Photo by Einar Storsul on Unsplash “...Behold, all souls are mine; the soul of the father as well as the soul of the son is mine: the soul who sins shall die. ...” Ezekiel 18:4 ESV No matter its … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 84
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 83: Your sins are the worst. The Woods 2015 - cbw “And that servant who knew his master’s will but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating. But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 83
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 82: You are a sinner. Photo by Kevin Andre on Unsplash If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1John 1:8 ESV No one in this life, in this world, can live without sinning. We sin daily in … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 82
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 73: God calls you to safeguard what belongs to another. Photo by Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona on Unsplash “You must not steal.” Exodus 20:15 NLT The eighth commandment of the ten God wrote on stone tablets tells us, “You must not be a thief.” Do not take what … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 73
The ordinary following the Extraordinary 