Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin. (James 4:17) It is never a minor thing to know God’s will and not do it. God calls this sin. We can make excuses for our lack of obedience: “I’m just not ready yet” or “I’ll do […]
Henry Blackaby Devotional: Grace, Mercy, Peace
To Timothy, a true son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. (1 Timothy 1:2) How you pray for your family members and friends is important. There is no better way to pray for someone you love than by following the example found in Scripture.
Rom 6 – A Life That Thrives (Part 5 of 5)
That’s the paradox of Christian life. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it. For the college students, I invite you to lose your life for Jesus. You are in the prime of your life. Invest the best years of your life for […]
Rom 6 – A Life That Thrives (Part 4 of 5)
The second component of a life that thrives is discussed in the latter half of v11 — count yourselves dead to sin. And instead, be alive to God in Christ Jesus. What does it mean to be alive to God in Christ Jesus?
Rom 6 – A Life That Thrives (Part 3 of 5)
Why is not thinking about ourselves a significant part of sanctification? Because our hearts are like a black hole.
Rom 6 – A Life That Thrives (Part 2 of 5)
Jesus prays for his disciples in John 17:17-19 that they would be sanctified. John 17 17Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. 18As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. 19For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified. Sanctification is not something that […]