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Tag Archives: Salvation
“The Sovereign Master has opened my ears; I have not been rebellious, I have not turned away. I offered my back to those who beat me” ~Isaiah about Jesus
I have a lot to learn about obedience. I have a great teacher in Jesus the Messiah. As a disciple, …
“Unless you are circumcised according to the custom prescribed by Moses, you cannot be saved.” ~Religious Elites
God is doing amazing things. The people are coming to Jesus. The legalists emerge. They sense fresh meat and pounce. …
“For this reason, we must pay attention all the more to what we have heard, so that we will not drift away.” ~Author of Hebrews
I must pay attention. It is easy to lose focus. I drift away some days. Yikes. It is sad. I …
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy.” ~Apostle Paul
There is a whole lot of joy in knowing Jesus. God is good and always in a good mood. So …
“And though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible.” ~Apostle Peter
Yes, joy is most certainly is experienced in my relationship with Jesus! I have good news. I want to shout …
“Today is salvation day in this home!” ~Jesus
Jesus says that today is salvation day. Imagine hearing those words from the Master Jesus. You would have to pick …
Was Jesus the Messiah’s obedience necessary for God’s salvation plan?
I have a lot to learn about obedience. I have a great teacher in Jesus the Messiah. As a disciple, …
How does the salvation of the sinner (those who miss God’s goal) occur?
I am always looking for trustworthy statements. They get my attention. I have missed God’s goal for my life (aka …
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men.” ~Apostle Paul
Grace is the undeserved kindness of God. I am so grateful for what God has done for me. It is …
“Jesus is able also to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.” ~Author of Hebrews
Jesus is my High Priest, interceding for me before God. Jesus is able to save me altogether, perfectly, so that nothing …
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 …
Obedience – Did it mean the ultimate personal cost for Jesus?
Jesus was not wrestling with God’s will or resisting God’s will. Jesus is obedient. He was yielding Himself to God’s …
Sin – How does God remove it from us? How is the penalty paid for?
Jesus paid the price for my having missed God’s goal (aka sin) for my life. A penalty had to be …
Meekness – God acts to save the meek
Jesus is clear that I will be more than happy if I am meek and gentle. I will in fact …
Mystery — God’s plan of salvation: God’s plan, now revealed, has been hidden for long ages
The mystery of faith is a term that occurs in 1 Timothy 3:9. “Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted …
“May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope, Lord, is in you.” ~King David
I have enemies. You have enemies. When we follow Jesus, that is reality. When we speak out for Him, we …
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” ~Apostle Paul
Paul reminds me. I am at war. It is an ongoing war. It doesn’t stop. Who is the enemy? The …
“Staying with it—that’s what God requires. Stay with it to the end.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear. Jesus is always clear. What am I to do? Jesus says “Staying with it—that’s what God requires. …
Am I drifting away from the new plan of Jesus?
There are important things to get a grip on. The most important is the message of the new plan. Why? …
“When we suffer for Jesus, it works out for your healing and salvation.” ~Apostle Paul
There is a suffering that is for a great reason. It is a suffering for Jesus and it leads to …
Jesus leads us as the new pioneer of supernatural faith and courage.
God got everything started. Everything came from Him. His word made it all happen. He is also the one who …
“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 …
"Salvation is not a reward for the righteous, it is a gift for the guilty." ~~Steve Lawson
I have been given a gift. I didn’t earn it at all. I can do nothing to deserve it. I …
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 …
“God picked you out as his from the very start.” ~Apostle Paul
I should never lack for anything to pray about. I can thank God, all day long, for my family, friends, …
“Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide.” ~ God’s Angel
When it was time to give birth to Jesus, no one had room for Him. So Mary did what she …
“God does both the making and saving.” ~Apostle Paul
God made us and God saves us. It is all his doing, through his son, the Messiah, Jesus. We have …
“The experts of our day haven’t a clue about what this eternal plan is.” ~Apostle Paul
We have so many experts today. Think of any subject and you can find thousands of them. The internet brings …
” Jesus became the source of eternal salvation to all who believingly obey him.” ~Author of Hebews
Our mission is to obey King Jesus, the Messiah. This leads to our rescue which delivers us out of destruction …
Are we seeing the parade of God’s salvation and deliverance out of destruction?
Are we seeing the parade of God’s salvation and deliverance? Seriously. Can we see it? Can we see King Jesus, the Messiah, out …
Who did God put in charge of salvation?
Who did God put in charge of salvation? Man? No. There is no way we have what it takes for …
"But my purpose is not to get your vote. I’m speaking to you this way so that you will be saved." ~~Jesus
Jesus has a focus. He isn’t trying to be popular. He wants us to be saved from a life of …
"Our Lord never requires the same conditions for discipleship that he requires for salvation." ~~Oswald Chambers
God brings salvation to us as an unconditional act. A disciple is a student who is learning. That is a …
Don’t put your life in the hands of experts who know nothing of life.
Don’t put your life in the hands of experts who know nothing of life. Witty isn’t as useful as wisdom. …
"Our work is not to save souls, but to disciple them." ~Oswald Chambers
God has a mission for us to disciple. We are to create a learning environment where people learn to do …
“God offers a full report on the gifts of life and salvation that he is giving us.” ~Apostle Paul
God doesn’t hold anything back from us. God gives us the full report about what life with Jesus is like. …
“Mary’s pregnancy is Spirit-conceived. God’s Holy Spirit has made her pregnant.” ~God’s Angel
Joseph had a lot to deal with. What to name the Son of God wasn’t one of them. God’s angel …
"Listen now, all of you— take this to heart." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to understand that it is not what we eat that is the problem. What is the problem? …
“Isn’t it obvious that all angels are sent to help out with those lined up to receive salvation?” ~Apostle Paul
I have to say that it hasn’t always been obvious to me that angels are here to help me. There …
"The Message that points to the Messiah on the Cross seems like sheer silliness to those hellbent on destruction." ~~Apostle Paul
The way God works seems silly to those who don’t know Him. For many, “Why” is the big barrier to …
