Archive - Abiding With Christ

Apart from Him we can do nothing

Peering out into the clouds of heaven from inside a large room with white columns reminds us that Jesus says in my Father's house there are many mansions

In My Father’s House

A man outdoors holding a bible and preaching - he is exercising the privilege of evangelism.

The Privilege of Evangelism

An image of crime scene tape, holding back a crowd lets us know another evil deed has happened. Why does God allow evil? Is God on the hook for evil?

Why Does God Allow Evil?

Picture of children paying attention can remind us of childlike faith and can also remind us of the question "Does Abba Mean Daddy"?

Does Abba Mean Daddy?

A black and white picture of a crown of thorns. There are 4 times Jesus predicts His death and resurrection in the Gospels.

4 Times Jesus Predicts His Death

A man looking pensively at himself in a broken mirror. It is difficult to examine the 5 tragic signs of a lukewarm Christian in our own hearts.

5 Tragic Signs of a Lukewarm Christian

Person standing on beach in rain jacket looking out at ocean - we can experience the same joy and peace when we know how to feel forgiven by God

How to Feel Forgiven by God

A simple wooden cross in a field facing the sunrise is a reminder that Jesus is the once for all sacrifice.

The Blessing of Christ’s Once for All Sacrifice

Is religion man made?

Religion Over Relationship

A red-shaded picture of a sinister man staring at us; what is the reason why Satan wants to tempt us?

The #1 Reason Why Satan Wants to Tempt Us

Waves crashing in a storm; Here are some hidden details in the flood of Noah

3 Hidden Details in the Flood of Noah

simple, tiny wooden nativity with Jesus, Mary and Joseph with soft lights in background for post why was Jesus born as a human?

Why was Jesus Born as a Human?

Hand reaching out to the sunrise; Jesus invites us to come and see.

Jesus Invites Us to Come and See

Image of two white lambs laying next to each other. Lambs are a metaphor for what is sacrifice in Christianity

What is Sacrifice in Christianity?

Black and white photo of hand catching a large raindrop, because we need to learn to be praising God in the storm.

Praising God In The Storm

Photo of an empty, disheveled church. When you think God has abandoned You, He's closer than you think.

When You Think God Has Abandoned You

Old leather bound Bible; Jesus came to fulfill the law

Jesus Came to Fulfill the Law

Image of a Dove, symbolizing the Holy Spirit who helps us to be born again

What Does it Mean to be Born Again?

Can a Christian Live in Sin? No. Fortunately, repentance is available even when a beleiver sins.

Can a Christian Live in Sin?

what are the qualities of a true revival?

7 Qualities of a True Revival

examining criticisms of the Asbury Revival

Examining Criticisms of the Asbury Revival

I wide picture of the crowd with the Asbury campus in the background on the day I attended the Asbury Revival

I Attended the Asbury Revival

Storing Treasures in Heaven should be the goal of every disciple

Storing Treasures in Heaven

God's grace is sufficient

God’s Grace is Sufficient

Was Jesus a revolutionary? No, he was more than that.

Was Jesus a Revolutionary?

putting Jesus in charge is the key to having a full life in Him.

Putting Jesus in Charge

what is biblical repentance?

What is Biblical Repentance?

what is the sin that leads to death?

What is the Sin that Leads to Death?

God links belief to obedience

God Links Belief to Obedience

Jesus is the greatest gift

Jesus is the Greatest Gift

is there a difference between reaching the culture for Christ

Reaching the Culture for Christ

Confirming our need for salvation is why the world hates Jesus Christ.

Why the World Hates Jesus Christ

the purpose of God's law is to point to our need for a savior.

The Purpose of God’s Law

understanding the New Covenant is easier when we examine it in light of former covenants.

Understanding the New Covenant

The body of Christ should always be guarding against divisiveness

Guarding Against Divisiveness

Trusting God instead of ourselves happens when we doubt.

Trusting God Instead of Ourselves

Since Christians have the mind of Christ, we can know him intimately.

The Mind of Christ

followers of Christ are wrapped in God's love

4 Ways We Are Wrapped in God’s Love

The Bible gives us examples of where God gives second chances.

God Gives Second Chances

we must be careful of putting religion over righteousness

Putting Religion Over Righteousness

Balancing grace and works is not always easy, but is part of becoming a mature disciple

Balancing Grace and Works

Love is not affirmation

Love is not Affirmation

to be alive with Christ means that sin no longer has power over us.

What it Means to be Alive with Christ

true love requires a choice, or else it is simply coersion

True Love Requires a Choice

The evidence of salvation in Christ is the fruit we bear when we stay connected to Him.

The Evidence of Salvation in Christ

God loved us first, so that we might be able to respond to Him.

God Loved Us First

The sin of self-reliance is that we put ourselves before Jesus.

The Sin of Self-Reliance

what it takes to follow Jesus is complete surrender to Him

What it Takes to Follow Jesus

the meaning of the new wine is that Jesus has come to bring a new covenant.

The Meaning of the New Wine

Jesus loves the unlovable, and so should we

Jesus Loves the Unlovable

to be convicted by God will result in us seeing our sin and seeking repentance

To Be Convicted by God

When we give every aspect of our lives to God, we will be a blessing to God

Be a Blessing to God

We are to fear the Lord, but why?

Why We are to Fear the Lord

Jesus is the great physician

Jesus is the Great Physician

The invitation of Christ is open to any and all who would come to Him

The Invitation of Christ is Open

Getting too routine in our faith can lead to religious hypocrisy.

Getting too Routine in Our Faith

living a life of grace starts with surrender.

Living a Life of Grace

God grows us through silence.

God Grows Us Through Silence

We must be careful of making God in our own image

Making God In Our Own Image

Sharing Christ should be the aim of every disciple.

Sharing Christ Over Sharing Christianity

Jesus washed the disciples' feet to provide an example to all of us.

Why is it Jesus Washed the Disciples’ Feet?

A person looking in a reflection of himself in a window. Sometimes we ask does God want to change who you are?

Does God Want to Change Who You Are?

everybody is guilty under God's law. The good news is, there is a remedy.

Everyone Is Guilty Under God’s Law

we are ambassadors for Christ. Now that we are His, we share His gospel to the world

We Are Ambassadors For Christ

The Pattern of Discipleship is for one person to pass along the knowledge of faith to another person.

The Pattern of Discipleship

Where does God reveal His name in the Bible? The name He has for Himself?

Where Does God Reveal His Name?

When we don't obey God immediately, we could be struggling with doubt or surrender.

When We Don’t Obey God Immediately

True disciples focus on Christ first

Focus on Christ First

One of the results from Christ dying on the cross is that when we follow Him we gain victory over the flesh.

Victory Over the Flesh

An image of one hand reaching out to another reminds us that Christ calls us to forgive everyone, as much as needed

Christ Calls Us to Forgive

Why read the old testament? Here are 4 good reasons.

Why Read the Old Testament?

Christ may be leading us into giving up our rights for the gospel

Giving Up Our Rights for the Gospel

The heart of obedience to Christ is love - love for God and for others

The Heart of Obedience

The benefit of Godly sorrow is that it leads us to genuine repentance

The Benefit of Godly Sorrow

It can be great to have a mountaintop expereince, but it should not be the focus of our faith experience

Don’t Focus on the Mountaintop

The Bible assures you that God cares for you.

God Cares For You

The Fruit of the Spirit comes as a result of abiding with Christ.

What Is The Fruit of the Spirit?

Do Christians obey the 10 commandments. or not?

Do Christians Obey the 10 Commandments?

Rather than seek comfort on this earth, we are to be surrendering our comfort to Christ

Surrendering Our Comfort To Christ

Through His love for us, we are united in Jesus Christ

We Are United in Jesus Christ

The transforming power of Christ in the lives of the disciples is proof that Jesus is who He claimed to be.

The Transforming Power of Christ

Christians should not spread fear, they should focus on spreading the gospel

Christians Should Not Spread Fear

Living for Christ requires putting Christ first above everything else in our hearts

Living for Christ Instead of Yourself

All Christians are expected to be about fulfilling the great commission

Fulfilling the Great Commission

The Promise of Salvation

The Promise of Salvation

God expects us to give everything we have.

How Much God Expects Us to Give

The key to following Christ's commands is to realize that they are all connected to the 2 greatest commands.

The Key to Following Christ’s Commands

God is not looking for greatness. Rather he is looking for humble followers.

God Is Not Looking For Greatness

Obeying Christ is not earning our salvation

Obeying Christ is Not Earning Our Salvation

Christians are set apart by God

Christians Are Set Apart By God

God invites us to His throne, because He wants to hear prayers from His people

God Invites Us to His Throne

A man opening his arms wide to admire skyscrapers around him as symbols of worldly success reminds us there are things disciples should not seek after.

6 Things Disciples Should Not Seek After

The light burden Jesus offers is to be a gentle, loving guide in our Christian walk

What is the Light Burden Jesus Offers Us?

The Secret of Holy Living

The Secret of Holy Living

Discipleship is a lifelong journey

Discipleship is a Lifelong Journey

Following Christ requires endurance

Following Christ Requires Endurance

An image of a lighted stone path reminds us of the narrow road of salvation. But is there only one way? Is Jesus the only way to Heaven?

Is Jesus the Only Way to Heaven?

The Bible tells us how we are being made complete in Christ.

Being Made Complete in Christ

An angry man pointing his finger directly at me certainly feels judgemental. Christians should run from unloving, one of the reasons why Christians shouldn't judge others.

Why Christians Shouldn’t Judge Others

11 Ways Christians Fellowship Together

We all have 3 responses to Jesus possible to us.

3 Responses To Jesus

God's love validates His justice

God’s Love Validates His Justice

Jesus Taught in Parables to help distinguish those who followed Him from those who did not

Why Jesus Taught in Parables

God gives us a down payment on eternity by sending the Holy Spirit.

God’s Down Payment on Eternity

We should all eagerly await for Christ's return

Do You Eagerly Wait for Christ’s Return?

Hypocrisy is often used as a reason to leave the church.

When Hypocrisy is Used as a Reason to Leave the Church

Respecting the beliefs of others we share Christ with is key to earning the right to be heard by them.

Respecting the Beliefs of Others We Share Christ With

The Holy Spirit is the best prayer partner, ever

The Best Prayer Partner, Ever

Why Aren’t We Sharing the Gospel?

Whenever we engage the world, we are entering the mission field

You Are Now Entering the Mission Field

Jesus Christ gives us clear instructions on what to do when a believer sins against us

What to Do When a Believer Sins Against Us

We have several reasons why we should memorize Bible verses.

4 Good Reasons to Memorize Bible Verses

Becoming aware of our own sinfulness feels terrible, but can lead us back to right relationship with God.

Becoming Aware of Our Own Sinfulness

When we fail Jesus Christ, we can be restored through repentance

What to do When We Fail Jesus Christ

Surrendering to Christ can be costly, but also brings blessings

We are Blessed by Surrendering to Christ

A man in church bowing his head to pray in a pew with an open Bible beside him reminds us that Jesus teaches us to pray.

Jesus Teaches Us to Pray

Do you ever wonder why Christ's death on the cross was necessary?

Was Christ’s Death on the Cross Necessary?

Jesus resisted temptation from Satan with the Bible

How Jesus Resisted Temptation

Jesus' Disciples are to love one another

Disciples are to Love One Another

The Importance of Abiding With Christ

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