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As professing Christ followers, we must be willing to examine ourselves for the signs of a lukewarm Christian. Eternity hangs in the balance.
When Jesus invites us to come and see, His invitation is undergirded by faith, but it also hints at something else. What else is He asking us?
Sacrifice in Christianity goes beyond simply doing what we ought. It is giving God what He is rightfully owed.
Much has been said about what defines biblical revival. Here are 7 qualities of a true revival as evidenced from the Bible.
Was Jesus a revolutionary? No. Jesus’ teachings and life were. Jesus Christ calls His followers to a radical love, not anarchy.
Believing in Christ is not just mental, it is intentional. The Bible makes it clear that God links belief to obedience.
Reaching the culture for Christ sounds evangelical, but does it really reflect what Christ calls us to do?
When we doubt, it creates difficulty in trusting God instead of ourselves. So how do we overcome our doubt?
Love is not affirmation. Affirmation feels right, but in the end comes up short of love. True love is unconditional.
God put a forbidden tree in the middle of the Garden of Eden. Was this cruel? Or is it because true love requires a choice?
The evidence of salvation in Christ is producing fruit that is reflective of Christ’s life and teachings. We cannot produce that fruit on our own.
What it takes to follow Jesus is full abandonment to Him. Jesus Christ surrendered His life; it is only fair for us to do the same.
Jesus’ earthly ministry was marked by loving those society refused to. Jesus loves the unlovable, and therefore, so should we.
What does it mean to be convicted by God? Christians today apply this word mainly in 2 ways, and one of them isn’t biblical.
The Bible tells us repeatedly to fear the Lord. It also gives us many reasons why we are to fear the Lord. Let’s take a look together.
We must beware of making God in our own image. We need to guard against rebellion, convenience, and shallowness in our faith.
There is a distinction between sharing Christ over sharing Christianity. An effective gospel message needs to move beyond our story.
Jesus washed the disciples’ feet on the last night He spent with them before going to the cross. What is the significance of this act?
As believers, we are ambassadors for Christ. Now that we have been reconciled to God, we invite others to do the same.
The pattern of discipleship in the Body of Christ is for the disciple to imprint upon a new believer what was imprinted upon them.
When we don’t obey God immediately, it reveals a gap in our trust in Him. Our walk with Christ will suffer unless we address it.
Christ calls us to forgive everyone to a superhuman degree. When we do, we are bearing witness to the ultimate example of forgiveness.
Many reading these words live under freedom – in Christ, and in the world. But how many of us are giving up our rights for the gospel?
To love God and love others is the heart of obedience for the follower of Christ. It is a love that crosses boundaries and prejudices.
Surrendering our comfort to Christ is not only what He asks us to do; Jesus warned those who wished to follow Him to expect it.
Christians should not spread fear. Unfortunately, more and more believers today are letting headlines and fearmongers control their lives.
Fulfilling the Great Commission is clearly a responsibility of followers of Christ. But do we understand it’s full instruction and purpose?
Followers of Christ often hear about tithing, offerings, and gifts. However, the question of how much God expects us to give runs deeper.
Are you ever overwhelmed with the thought of doing everything Jesus asks? The key to following Christ’s commands is to rely on their simplicity.
God is not looking for greatness from those who would follow Him. God is looking for humble servants who will love others with humble hearts.
The light burden Jesus offers us is possible when we surrender our lives completely to Him. Jesus Christ is the one best equipped to steer our lives.
Discipleship is not a one-time decision; discipleship is a lifelong journey. Following Christ requires holiness, perseverance, and love for a lifetime.
Jesus used hyperbole to teach us why Christians shouldn’t judge others. So what is the world getting wrong when it reminds us of this verse?
Hypocrisy is used as a reason to leave the church because hypocrisy directly contradicts what the church is supposed to be.
Having a zeal for the gospel is commendable, but we should also be respecting the beliefs of others we share Christ with.
The key to sharing the gospel is having Jesus in your heart. Perhaps it is just that simple, and serious.
In whatever way we interact with our world, when we do we are entering the mission field. Out there is where we see Jesus.
Jesus gives us a 3-step approach for handling when a believer sins against us, with love being the guiding principle.
Surrendering to Christ can be costly. Graciously, Jesus promises blessings when we make sacrifices for the sake of following Him.
Jesus wants the world to see something different in His followers. This is why He tells His disciples to love one another.
So you just accepted Jesus Christ and started your discipleship journey with Him. Great! But now you may be wondering what’s next.
The mark of a true disciple of Jesus Christ is obedience. We can say we know Him, but He only says He knows us if we follow Him obediently.
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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