The linkage of the Cross to suffering ends with Christ working on the Cross. The Cross is a central link to the solution to the human problem of sin. Yes, for Jesus Christ on the Cross declared it “finished.” The Cross is where Jesus Christ defeated the power of Sin. Yes, Jesus gives us the ability to overcome Sin. One of the best short descriptions of what Jesus accomplished on the Cross is 2 Corinthians 5:21. Jesus took our sin…
Have you not heard that if you do away with the resurrection of Jesus Christ, you have nothing to believe? The best the Nature offers us in terms of belief is death, but believing in Jesus Christ is life and having it in abundance. In 1 Corinthians 15:14, the great Apostle Paul tells us that without the resurrection of Jesus Christ, “our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.” Also, he tells us in Romans 1:4 that…
*1.* “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.” *2* “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.” *3* “But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” *4* “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds. Delight…
Have you not heard that to live a life of true happiness is a choice? Yes, an option to remain in God and enjoy true happiness fully or live outside God and get life ended in uncomfortable sorrow. Live your life for God, and He will lead your life to a world full of love and true happiness. Here it is: “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of…
Have you not heard that God doesn’t give you what you want but does create the opportunity for you to do so? Yes, God develops opportunities for you to get your heart’s desires graciously, for He never ends anything on a negative; He always ends on a positive. Therefore, remain on God’s side. Here it is: “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” (Matthew 6:34)….
*1.* “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” *2* “For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done.” *3* “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they…
Here it is, eternal dividends: “for God bought you with a high price. So you must honour God with your body.” (1 Corinthians 6:20, NLT). Have you not heard that your body is not yours? Yes, even our bodies are not our own; we can not do with them as we want and please God. If we sow to the flesh, we will reap sin. But if we sow to the Spirit, we will reap eternal dividends, yes, the perpetual…
Here it is, “Holy” means to be set apart unto God. Yes, you are set apart unto God; “who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was granted to us in Christ Jesus from all eternity.” (2 Timothy 1:9, NASB). The word also means “sanctified”; because God has set us aside for Himself, our lives, and all we are belong to God and absolutely…
*1.* “Whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” *2* “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the…
Have you not heard that your words can call out significance in others? Whenever you’re adequate with your commendations, your loving words will carry mending to everyone around you. Yes, your words have the power to call out greatness in others. When you’re generous with your compliments, your kind words will bring healing to those around you. That’s it!!!