Tag: Accepted in Christ

“He is not here, for He has risen.” The angel spoke these assuring words to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary when they went to see Jesus’ tomb. (Matthew 28:1-6). The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. What does it mean? Why does it matter? Is it to be given great prominence only at Easter? The resurrection matters not only at Easter, but in each and every day of our lives. This historical event will always be most essential to the christian faith and experience. Jesus declared of Himself, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he […]

“One thing I know, that whereas I was blind, now I see” (John 9:25). This is the heartfelt testimony of a man who was born blind and Jesus gave him his sight. That’s why the blind man could declare “now I see.” Just as how this man was blind from birth, we can all relate to his condition. Before a person believes in Jesus Christ, that person is “blind” to Him, His will and His ways. And by no means can anyone change this condition by his or her works. Isn’t it any wonder King David said, “Behold, I was […]

In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, ”Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied” (Matthew 5:6). As human beings, we develop a “hunger and thirst” for a variety of things. And, many times we will not be satisfied until those needs are met. In a spiritual sense, however, there must this relentless pursuit for righteousness if we are to be the christian person God wants us to be. And this is one of the evidences that we are truly “born again.” No wonder Jesus includes this fourth Beatitude in His Sermon on […]

Why Sunday? What is so special about Sunday? In the christian community, Sunday is more special than any other day of the week and is considered to be “The Lord’s Day’”for several reasons. First and foremost, Sunday was the day Jesus Christ rose from the dead. The scriptures record, “Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb” (John 20:1).  Whereas in some ways each day seems to “says something” to us, but Sunday, the Lord’s day, […]

There is absolutely no doubt that we are living in a God-hating, Christ-rejecting sinful world that is filled with greed, lies, dishonesty, depravity, deception, and corruption. The likes of which have not been seen heretofore. The Bible declares, “While evil men and imposters will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived” (2 Timothy 3:13). “Deceiving and being deceived” applies even to those who claim they are preaching God’s word. Disgracefully, some “so-called” religious leaders fall into some or all of these categories. God speaks to the issues. Utilizing their pulpits, some church leaders present a “health, wealth […]

Most of us have heard the phrase, “What’s in a name.” Studies have revealed that names play a significant role in peoples’ lives in just about every country and territory in the world. Parents give their new-borns names that will stick for life. Some people feel that their names define them and definitely affect their personality. We know that different names mean different things. When it comes to the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, He was given the Name Jesus. The Bible tells us that “She [Mary] shall bear a Son and you shall call His Name JESUS, […]

Jesus and His disciples were in a boat traveling on the Sea of Galilee, when a severe storm broke. During this time Jesus was asleep. His disciples became terrified as the boat was being swamped by the waves. So they awoke Him, asking Him, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.” Jesus responded, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith.” Jesus then got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and the storm immediately ceased. (Matthew 8:23-27).  No doubt, the disciples had to be greatly relieved that their Lord and Master was not only present the with them, […]