“What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound?” ~Apostle Paul
I live in a new country now. I live in the country governed by God. Jesus oversees God’s country. God …
Tag Archives: Baptism
“Baptism points back to the work of God, and forward to the life of faith.” ~J. Alec Motyer
Jesus the Messiah was baptized by John: Jesus sets the example for us and was baptized by John. God is …
How do we know Jesus is God’s son?
What an amazing day this was. Jesus goes to be baptized by his cousin, John the Baptist. His Father, God, …
Did John the baptizer promise that the Messiah would cleanse us with the baptism of the Holy Spirit?
John’s preaching centered on repentance and the kingdom of heaven. The word repent means “to change one’s mind and act …
How important is baptism?
I came to Jesus and decided to follow Him at the age of 12. I was immediately baptized in water. …
“Now if we have died with the Messiah, we believe that we shall also live with Him.” ~Apostle Paul
I have been baptized. That unites me with the death, burial and resurrection of my Master Jesus. I live a …
“Let us leave the elementary teaching about the Messiah and go on to maturity” ~Author of Hebrews
I want to be mature. I don’t want to be a baby. I want to grow up and be an …
“John the Baptizer went into all the vicinity of the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of changing our mind for the forgiveness of missing God’s goal” ~Luke
John is on the move. He is covering all the territory. John has a message for me. I need to …
Will our resurrection have us completely united to Jesus the Messiah in His resurrection?
I have been baptized. That unites me with the death, burial and resurrection of my Master Jesus. I live a …
“You’re not listening. Let me say it again.” ~Jesus
I am like Nicodemus. Jesus wants me to understand something but I’m not quite getting it. Jesus is patient. Jesus …
What was the baptism by John all about? How does it differ from baptism today?
I came to Jesus and decided to follow Him at the age of 12. I was immediately baptized in water. …
Baptism – Does sprinkling with water symbolize spiritual cleansing?
I must prepare myself spiritually to fellowship with God. The Old Testament priest had to go through various washings and …
“Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” ~Jesus
Jesus the Messiah was baptized by John: Jesus sets the example for us and was baptized by John. God is …
“I have not come to call the righteous but those who miss God’s goal to radically change their thinking.” ~Jesus
Jesus challenges me to radically change my way of thinking. Repentance (the original Greek means radically changing my thinking) is of central …
Authority of Jesus — It is Questioned
The authority of Jesus is questioned by others: Am I questioning that Jesus has the authority from God? I need …
Baptism — Jesus sets the Example and how it all Started
I came to Jesus and decided to follow Him at the age of 12. I was immediately baptized in water. …
Repentance — God Calls us to Radically Change our Thinking
Repentance (radically changing my thinking) is of central importance because missing God’s goal (sin) brings God’s judgment. Fellowship with God …
Goodness – Good Works are a Characteristic of God
Goodness and good works are acts designed specifically to benefit others, which are characteristic of God. I can be good …
“Jesus sets out the evidence of what he saw and heard in heaven.” ~John the Baptizer
I am not immune to competing for my spiritual faction (aka denomination). I think it is best. I think Jesus …
44 Questions that Jesus Asks in the Good News According to Matthew
It is stunning how skillfully our Master Jesus, the Messiah, uses questions (read more here) to teach vital spiritual truths. …
Contempt – Issues of doctrinal differences of opinion
Am I a member of the “doctrine police” constantly issuing heretic alerts? That is a good question to ask. Why? …
“It’s done . . . complete.” ~Jesus
Jesus came to complete every task God, His Father, had laid out for Him. Jesus, earlier (John 5:38) had said …
“Peace be with you!” ~Jesus
Here we are. It is “Resurrection Sunday”. I’m celebrating the resurrection of Jesus not bunnies and chocolate candy. That’s just …
“Nor will I tell you by what authority I do these things.” ~Jesus
Holy Tuesday is is a busy day. Many chapters of the Gospels are devoted to it.(Matthew 21:23—23:39; Mark 11:27—12:44; Luke 20:1—21:4). Here …
“Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” ~Greeks coming to Jerusalem for Passover
In the timeline of Passion week, it is a little unclear where to place the story of the Greeks seeking …
“Then I won’t answer your question either.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear. Jesus doesn’t have to answer my questions. That is shocking to me. I deserve to have my …
“But an independent witness confirms me, the most reliable Witness of all.” ~Jesus
Jesus is very clear in what he is saying to his disciples. Jesus knows it is not about Jesus. It …
“Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life.” ~Jesus
Jesus had one last thing to say before he ascended into heaven to be in charge of God’s country. Jesus …
“Then neither will I answer your question.” ~Jesus
It is stunning and kicks my rear end, but Jesus doesn’t have to answer my questions. Jesus is the Son …
“Has the Messiah been chopped up in little pieces so we can each have a relic all our own?” ~Apostle Paul
I don’t own Jesus. No church owns Jesus. Jesus hasn’t be chopped up into little pieces called Baptist, Catholics or …
“John the Baptizer appeared in the wild, preaching a baptism of life-change that leads to forgiveness of missing God’s goal for us.” ~Mark
“John the Baptizer appeared in the wild, preaching a baptism of life-change that leads to forgiveness of missing God’s goal …
“Jesus is going to clean house—make a clean sweep of your lives.” ~John the Baptizer
John the Baptizer was doing some amazing things. People were coming out to see him in droves. John was clear …
“Prepare God’s arrival! Everyone will be there to see the parade of God’s salvation.” ~John the Baptizer
Under the old plan, the road could get very bumpy. All curves and careful driving was the order of the …
“Turn your back on salvation by self-help.” ~Author of Hebrews
There are a lot of basic and fundamental truths I need to experience as I become a disciple of Jesus. …
Have I mastered the basics as a disciple of Jesus? Am I ready to move on?
There are basics in being a disciple of Jesus. Are the following in place in my life? Do I trust …
“His baptism—a holy baptism by the Holy Spirit—will change you from the inside out.” ~John the Baptizer
I love to hear God remind me that I have been changed from the inside out!! I am a new …
“So what do we do? Keep on missing God’s goal (sin) so God can keep on forgiving?” ~Apostle Paul
I live in a new country now. I live in the country governed by God. Jesus is in charge of God’s …
Where is God’s Holy Spirit leading us today?
After his baptism, Jesus learned to live, in the present, with the power of the Holy Spirit. He was baptized …
The Digital Ministry: A Manifesto
Jesus has a mission for us. He commissioned us. He commanded us to do it. He demands we pay attention. …
"Has it ever dawned on you that you are responsible spiritually to God for other people?" ~Oswald Chambers
Sometimes I have to be challenged. Jesus does it all the time. This quote from Oswald Chambers hit me right …
“The Bible is a dangerous book of religious dogma used for centuries to oppress people” ~27% of Millennials agree
Do we hang out with Christians too much? Is our “religious language” irrelevant to most others? Do we use jargon …
"Live out your God-created identity." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to be the person God wants us to be. It is not about us or our unique …
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