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Most people focus on the part of this verse that promises us we won't perish. Although it's certainly a wonderful promise, it is not the focus of this verse. The primary purpose of Jesus' coming to this earth was not forgiveness of sins, but to give us eternal life.
Sin separated us from God so Jesus dealt with sin. However, His payment for sin was just a step toward His ultiimate purpose of reconciling man to God. If someone believes that Jesus died for their sins but doesn't go on to enter into the close fellowship with God that Jesus made available, then they are missing eternal life.
Eternal life is not a length of life, but rather a quality of life. Eternal life is intimacy with the Father and Jesus (Jn....
FIRST IS DANIEL...
The Greek word translated "master" here actually means, "an instructor, doctor, teacher". Nicodemus was a very educated man in religious matters, yet he didn't have the slightest idea what Jesus was talking about.
Nicodemus' relationship with God had all been academic. He knew a lot about God, but he didn't know God personally. Jesus had a union with God that was unique and Nicodemus was intrigued. God was Jesus' father. This was foreign to Nicodemus.
Jesus had not been educated by man and yet He knew God in a way that the theologians and seminary graduates of His day didn't. He shocked Nicodemus when He told him that the only way to truly know God was through an experience of becoming born again.
The number one thing that sets Christianity apart...
DO YOU REMEMBER THE STORY ABOUT THE MAN BORN BLIND? JESUS SPAT ON THE GROUND TO MAKE CLAY, PUT IT ON THE MAN'S EYES, TOLD HIM TO GO WASH IT OFF AT THE POOL OF SILOAM, WHICH HE DID, AND HE CAME BACK SEEING.
WHEN THE PHARISEES HEARD ABOUT THIS, THEY DID NOT BELIEVE THE MAN HAD BEEN BORN BLIND SO THEY CALLED HIS PARENTS AND ASK THEM. THEY TOLD THEM THAT HE WAS THEIR SON AND WAS BORN BLIND BUT DID NOT KNOW HOW HE RECEIVED HIS SIGHT AND SAID HE WAS OF AGE, ASK HIM. THEY SAID THIS BECAUSE...
This was the first time Jesus had ministered in Jerusalem. Multitudes believed on Him when they saw the miracles He performed (v. 23). This looked like a perfect opportunity for Jesus to take these people and use them to spread the news far and wide that He was the Christ. Instead Jesus did just the opposite. He didn't want people proclaiming His gospel in their own ability.
This reveals an attitude of Jesus which is lacking among many Christians today. Jesus is more concerned with the quality of ministry than the quantity of ministry. In contrast, today's Christians often feel that "the end justifies the means."
We take new converts and place them in leadership--which is directly opposed to the Bible's instructions (1 Tim. 3:6). Many times movie stars or other famous people...
I KNOW I TALK ABOUT STUDYING THE BIBLE AS MUCH AS I TALK ABOUT ANY OTHER SUBJECT AND I DO BECAUSE IT IS SO IMPORTANT. I KNOW YOU HAVE HEARD ME TALK ABOUT IT BEING OUR OWNER'S MANUAL AND THAT IS BECAUSE IT IS. WELL, HERE IS ANOTHER ONE OF THOSE MESSAGES FOR YOU AND I PRAY THAT IT WILL REACH SOMEONE FOR JESUS THAT MAY NOT HAVE HEARD IT BEFORE.
Jesus brought the message of "love your enemies" to the world and demonstrated it in such a way that some people have forgotten instances like this when Jesus showed anger. Anger can also be a godly emotion.
Ephesians 4:26, tells us to "be angry and sin not". This means there is a righteous type of anger which is not sin. This is why we are told to hate evil (Ps. 45:7; 119:104, 163; Pro. 8:13; Rom. 12:9).
Ephesians 4:26, goes on to say, "Let not the sun go down upon your wrath". That doesn't mean that it's alright to be angry during daylight as long as we repent by nightfall. Rather, it is speaking of this righteous type of anger. We are never to let it rest. Don't ever put...
FOR YOU THAT HAVE NEVER RECEIVED JESUS AS YOUR SAVIOR, HAVE YOU REALLY THOUGHT ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE DOING. I AM NOT ONLY TALKING ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE DOING TO YOURSELF BUT TO THE PEOPLE THAT LOVE YOU. LOVE THEM ENOUGH AT LEAST TO THINK ABOUT THIS MESSAGE. I AM NOT GOING TO MAKE THIS LONG AND DRAWN OUT BECAUSE YOU KNOW YOU ARE A SINNER AND THAT YOU NEED A SAVIOR. I JUST WANT TO GET YOU TO THINKING ABOUT WHAT WILL HAPPEN.
God has been represented as a God who is on a tight budget and who disapproves of us asking for anything more than just the necessities. However, this first miracle of Jesus disproves that.
Scholars suggest that a firkin was equal to about nine U.S. gallons. This would mean that six of these water pots would hold 162 gallons of wine. That's a lot of wine!
In a similar instance when Jesus was asked to provide food for the multitude, He once again supplied more than the need (Mt. 14:15-21; Mk. 6:33-44; Lk. 9:11-17).
These examples show the Lord's willingness to meet our needs with plenty to spare. God is not cheap!
Today, don't limit God to barely meeting your needs. If you have enough, then believe for...
Christian Rapper DaeShawn Forrest Is Living A Life-Long Process Serving God
By Devine Jamz Gospel Network , 2019-01-31
Living For God is A Life-Long Process
DaeShawn Forrest from Antioch,...