A lonely path is sometimes best -
For it is there that we hear the voice of God and learn.
Not Harmless
Christians...be on your guard against godless sayings. They are not harmless sayings, they can creep in and damage one's faith.
- It's Father God, Not Mother Nature!
by Bill Brinkworth
Search these things out for yourselves.
- It's Father God, Not Mother Nature!
by Bill Brinkworth
Search these things out for yourselves.
Trust and Submit to the will of Jesus
Each new day can be a new blessing if we submit to the will of Christ in our lives no matter what happens.
For a whole four days I was faced with an extremely bad situation (or so I thought) that at my age could have resulted in my death.
Just worry, worry, worry, and very little sleep, and I did not want to share this with anyone.
I finally gave up and told our Lord, “I’m yours. You own me. You do with me whatever pleases you, even to the point of losing everything, even my life. I’m tired of being afraid.
I will always love you and trust you no matter what happens.”
The next morning what I thought was a bad situation had simply vanished.
Dear Christian friends, no matter what kind of a trial you are in. No matter how bad it is. Trust Him with everything, even your own life.
And if you are not a believer in Jesus repent of your unbelief, asking His forgiveness and trust Him and accept His free gift of eternal life. He will change you from within.
And this can only be between you and the Lord Jesus Christ, you don’t need a middle man.
For a whole four days I was faced with an extremely bad situation (or so I thought) that at my age could have resulted in my death.
Just worry, worry, worry, and very little sleep, and I did not want to share this with anyone.
I finally gave up and told our Lord, “I’m yours. You own me. You do with me whatever pleases you, even to the point of losing everything, even my life. I’m tired of being afraid.
I will always love you and trust you no matter what happens.”
The next morning what I thought was a bad situation had simply vanished.
Dear Christian friends, no matter what kind of a trial you are in. No matter how bad it is. Trust Him with everything, even your own life.
And if you are not a believer in Jesus repent of your unbelief, asking His forgiveness and trust Him and accept His free gift of eternal life. He will change you from within.
And this can only be between you and the Lord Jesus Christ, you don’t need a middle man.
Christianity is a Verb
Christianity was never meant to be a "Passive" type of religion like the religions of the world.
Our Lord designed it to be a living active faith that brings others to the door of eternal life.
Our Lord designed it to be a living active faith that brings others to the door of eternal life.
A Reminder For Those Who May Need It...
“All who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus Will Be Persecuted.”
2 Timothy 3:12
2 Timothy 3:12
ESSENTIALS and NON-ESSENTIALS, in the Christian faith
Or in other words ... add on's are man made rules that make it difficult for unbelievers to become Christians.
Jesus Christ simply says this to those who encounter him "Will you follow me." That is just a simple question, not a whole lot of rules on rules on rules.
Essentials and Nonessentials
Jesus Christ simply says this to those who encounter him "Will you follow me." That is just a simple question, not a whole lot of rules on rules on rules.
Essentials and Nonessentials
In The Christian Faith
Nonessentials: are the subjects that do not affect a person’s salvation and could possible include pre or post-trib rapture, worship on Saturday or Sunday, musical instruments in the church, the charismatic gifts, worship styles, dress codes, haircuts, etc. Unfortunately, the disagreements that arise around these subjects result in denominational fragmentation.
Essentials: of the faith would include who God is, who Jesus is, salvation by grace, and Jesus' resurrection. The Bible tells us that these doctrines concerning God, Christ, salvation, and resurrection are essential to the faith. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that Christians know their faith and know how to defend it against the doctrines that compromise the essentials.
"Now, brothers, I have applied these things
Nonessentials: are the subjects that do not affect a person’s salvation and could possible include pre or post-trib rapture, worship on Saturday or Sunday, musical instruments in the church, the charismatic gifts, worship styles, dress codes, haircuts, etc. Unfortunately, the disagreements that arise around these subjects result in denominational fragmentation.
Essentials: of the faith would include who God is, who Jesus is, salvation by grace, and Jesus' resurrection. The Bible tells us that these doctrines concerning God, Christ, salvation, and resurrection are essential to the faith. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that Christians know their faith and know how to defend it against the doctrines that compromise the essentials.
"Now, brothers, I have applied these things
to myself and Apollos for your benefit,
so that you may learn from us
the meaning of the saying,
"Do not go beyond what is written."
1 Corinthians 4:6