We are not supposed to recognize Christians for who they were before Christ, but for who they now are in Christ. That is why the Bible does not identify believers as sinners, but instead they are identified as saints.
Read MoreThanks to the incredible redemptive work of Christ in your life, your old self has been replaced by a new self, governed by a new nature—one that was not there before. This new life characterizes you; not your past!
Read MoreWhen we believe in Christ and His grace toward us, we are adopted by God and can therefore call Him Father!
Read MoreKnowing who we are in Christ is the foundation for living free in Christ.
Read MoreBut by virtue of the crucifixion of the old self, sin's power over you is broken. You are no longer under any obligation to serve sin, to obey sin, or to respond to sin.
Read MoreGod has made us a completely new creation. We have been forgiven. We have been set free.
Read MoreYou can know theology and be arrogant, but you cannot know God and be arrogant! Knowledge makes arrogance, but love edifies.
Read MoreDo you know what it feels like to be truly welcome somewhere? Continue reading to see how God welcomes you into His family.
Read MoreChristian leaders are not supposed to rely on their position as the basis for their leadership. Good, Christian leadership is not position based; it is character based.
Read MoreThroughout scripture, we are called the Bride and Jesus the Bridegroom. May we find joy in getting ourselves ready for our Bridegroom through loving Him and loving others in righteousness.
Read MoreWe are all gifted by the Holy Spirit. We can discover, develop, and deploy our spiritual gift(s) with courage, in power, love, and self-control to accomplish good in our churches and the world. How is God "fanning the flame" in you?
Read MoreDo you ever feel insecure or helpless? We must remember that God is for us—even in our difficult situations, whether they be mental, physical, or spiritual. When you rely on Him, the Holy Spirit provides wisdom and power to accomplish His purposes for your life.
Read MoreSuccess is knowing God, accepting His goal for our lives, and—by His grace—becoming the person He created us to be.
Read MoreWe live in two realities: the Psalm 91 reality and 1 Peter reality. Sometimes, we are protected from fiery trials; other times, we are protected through them.
Read MoreMany of us remain anxious that the promise of being justified is too good to be true. As a result, we allow feelings of shame, fear, and condemnation to continually hold us back or keep us stuck. But through Christ, you are really are FREE!
Read MoreThe world says we must perform and appear a certain way to be presentable. But it is only in Christ that we are presentable to the Father.
Read MoreLet’s not fall into the same trap as the eldest son in the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Hear what your Father in heaven says: “You are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.” What a glorious inheritance awaits us!
Read MoreGod wants you to be a part of His family; He chose you then blessed you with every spiritual blessing. Spend some time relishing in God’s great love and purpose for you today and always. You are God’s child!
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