You Were Dead...But God!
Because of God's work on our behalf, Christians now have the hope of redemption by grace through faith.
Because of God's work on our behalf, Christians now have the hope of redemption by grace through faith.
Good works stand as a testimony to the saving work God has already done in our lives.
We can practice fellowship by seeing and getting in touch with the big picture and goal of showing God’s glory to the world. We do this in all the many ways He has instructed us in the Bible.
There is one common analogy used throughout the New Testament regarding the local church. It is not a business, farm, team, school, or hospital, though those word pictures are frequently used by us to convey various dimensions of congregational life. The most often used analogy is that of a family. God is our Father; we are called His offspring—sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, even fellow heirs.
Paul's example and his message provide reason for us to feel secure in God's hands, that we might not suffer discouragement before Him.
Paul’s radical transformation following his encounter with Jesus fueled a passionate commitment to the Gospel. Paul gives believers a profound example of living for Christ with perseverance..
The Apostle Paul prayed to God on the Ephesians' behalf that they would be filled with the love of Christ and the strength of His Spirit.
One definition for family is “a museum of memories.” As you think of your family, what pictures hang in the gallery of your mental images? What kind of memories are you creating for your family now?
When the calendar turns and we face a new year, many of us ask ourselves common questions. What changes will take place in my life this year? What difference will I make in the next 12 months? Since Jesus offered His people abundant life, it makes sense for His people to reflect on such significant thoughts. What better time for reflection on the big questions than at the start of a new year?
The road to maturity is often long and difficult, but the rewards are well worth the journey, as you become a person who has a heart for both God and mankind.