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Accepted in Christ

What does it mean to be “accepted in Christ?” Those of us who have accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior have much to rejoice about. As believers, we belong to the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the King of kings and Lord of lords. We are on our way to heaven where Jesus is now seated at God’s right hand after He shed His blood and died for our sins. He was raised from the dead, and at the appointed time he ascended to His Father.  Accepted in Christ means we are “eternally secured” in Him. Has He […]

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Christ — The Christian’s Life

Accepting Jesus Christ as Savior is not just attending Church on Sundays, or becoming a member of the church, or getting to go to heaven, and having some thoughts about religion. It’s much, much more than that. Coming to know Jesus Christ as one’s Savior is only the beginning of the Christian life. One is saved to become a disciple of Christ. This means having a personal relationship with Christ each and everyday. The Bible says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has past away; behold the new has come” (2 Corinthians 5:17). […]

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Why bother going to church?

Church attendance can be a very controversial subject because people attend or don’t attend church for a variety of reasons—personally and otherwise. Some are persuaded that by watching a live or recorded radio or TV broadcast of a Church service is sufficient to meet their spiritual needs. Nothing could be further from the truth. However, people who are homebound or otherwise incapacitated, God knows and understands each situation.  We can worship anywhere or any time we choose. However, there is such an awe, a beauty, a wonderful and inspiring experience of going to Church which nothing can replace. In doing […]

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The Christian’s Great High Priest

One of the many great things about the Christian’s relationship with God is that “we have a Great High Priest who has ascended into heaven,  Jesus, the Son of God” (Hebrews 4:14). Yes, indeed, our Great High Priest is none other than the Lord Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son who is far superior to all earthly priests.  Even Aaron who, on the Day of Atonement, entered the Holy of Holies once a year and sprinkled blood to atone, first for his own sins, and those of the people. It is most noteworthy that we are exhorted to “Consider the Apostle and High […]

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“YET NOT I, BUT CHRIST”. . . . .

The Scripture clearly teaches what happens when a person truly comes to know Jesus Christ as his or her own personal Savior and Lord of his life. A miraculous transformation occurs as a result, which is referred to as “salvation.”  Salvation changes my lifestyle and my mindset. I no longer has any allegiance to “the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God” (2 Corinthians 4:4). The god of this world is one of the titles […]

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“A Great Event is Coming!”

The greatest event yet to take place is the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is the greatest hope and anticipation of “born-again” Christians worldwide. This event is mentioned numerous times in the Holy Scriptures.  R. A. Torrey, (evangelist, pastor, and writer) wrote the following: “The second coming of Christ is said to be mentioned three hundred and eighteen times in the two-hundred and sixty chapters of the New Testament, and “it occupies one in every twenty-five verses” from Matthew to Revelation” (R. A. Torrey, What the Bible Teaches, Updated Edition, P. 230, Whitaker House, Publisher). Absolutely no one […]

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“Opportunity”

The word opportunity means a set of circumstances which makes it possible to do something.  The age-old proverb says, “opportunity knocks only once.”  This means an opportunity that, if grasped, it would definitely give the individual only one chance to do something that would bring fulfillment or yield “super” benefits.  Take for example when a prize could be yours if you had purchased the winning ticket.  However, uf you did not embrace the opportunity to buy the winning ticket at the right time, the prize would definitely not be yours.  Someone has said, “There are three things that never come back; the spent […]

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“Our Majestic God”

The majesty of God is one of many great attributes of God’s essential being.  There aught to be a heartfelt recognition of this in Christian living. How else can our Sovereign God be preeminent and get the honor and glory that He is completely worthy of?   Majesty is defined as “sovereign power, authority or dignity.” (Merriam-Webster dictionary). People, in general, have various concepts of God. The Bible tells us everything God wants us to know about Him.  Someone rightly expressed that “christian worship rises or falls on our concept of God.”  Worship is love, reverence, adoration, honor, and respect for God.  When we think […]

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The Pre-existence of the Lord Jesus Christ!

Does the Bible mention that the Lord Jesus Christ actually existed prior to His human birth? And, is there sufficient evidence in both the Old and New Testament Scriptures to support this view? Let’s read on. The fourth Gospel by John clearly states, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him was not made anything made that was made. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:1-3,14).  Doesn’t this sound very familiar […]

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“Can I Lose My Salvation?”

 Is it possible for a person who has accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and Lord, lose his salvation? Absolutely not, according to the Scriptures. As a result of Christ’s atoning work on the cross for salvation, believers made complete in Him. The Bible says: “For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority” (Colossians 2:9, 10).  True believers in Christ are saved, sanctified, and sealed. The word “sanctified” means to be “set apart by God for His holy […]

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“Is Church Attendance a Good Thing?”

The Bible declares this about church attendance: “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching” (Hebrews 10:24, 25 NIV). “Church attendance is not just a “good suggestion”; it is God’s will for believers. Hebrews 10:25 says we should “not [be] giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” […]

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“The Significance of Prayer”

How many recognize the significance of prayer in both our individual lives and in the Christian church as well? It is a strong possibility that failure to consistently spend quality time at God’s “Throne of Grace” will result in “spiritual bankruptcy” at times.   Essentially, prayer is the vital link between Almighty God and His children. The activity of prayer must be “a way of life” for the individual believer and the Christian church as a whole. Remember, individual saints make up the church of God.  The Scripture says: “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective” (James 5:16). […]

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“The Greatest Of Books!”

Thousands, or perhaps millions, of books have been written by various authors over many years. The primary reason why we read books is to gain knowledge and obtain information. Reading engages the mind, reduces stress, and even alleviates depression.  All these are positive reasons to read books. However, there is one book that excels all other books and that book is the Holy Bible. The Bible is a book of truth, wisdom, knowledge, spiritual growth and guidance. It is also called the the Scriptures or God’s Word because it is inspired by God and it tells us that “All Scripture is […]