4) The incarnation goes beyond this life and points to future glory. I already shared from Col 1:27, the mystery that has finally been disclosed–Christ in you. And Paul adds a phrase, Christ in you, the hope of glory. I don’t know about you, but I don’t feel very glorious. But there is hope, which […]
sanctification
Jerry Bridges on the ongoing need of the gospel for believers
Jerry Bridges is a well-known Christian writer and conference speaker. He is author of several books, including, The Pursuit of Holiness The Pursuit of Godliness, and The Discipline of Grace. He has been on the staff of The Navigators since 1955 and currently serves as a resource person to The Navigators University Students Ministry in […]
C.S. Lewis Quote on a Believer's Sanctification or Perfection (Mere Christianity)
Dozens of people go to Him [God] to be cured of some one particular sin which they are ashamed of (like cowardice) or which is obviously spoiling daily life (like bad temper). Well, He will cure it all right: but He will not stop there. That may be all you asked; but if once you […]
Cherish My Words by Frances J. Roberts
“For You will light my lamp; The Lord my God will enlighten my darkness” Psalm 18:28 O My children, obey My words. Do not wander in unbelief and darkness, but let the Spirit shine as a light upon your path. My Word shall be life to you, for My commandments are given for your health […]
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?