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Fleshly Christian or Spiritual?
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. – Rom. 13:14 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. – Gal. 3:27 Put on Christ There are two kinds of Christians: soulish and spiritual. What kind are you, and what kind do you want to be? Actually, there is also a third kind of Christian, and this more often describes many in Christianity today. This is a mixed Christian – one who’s part-time spiritual, and part-time walking in the flesh. A soulish Christian is one who lives, thinks, and acts out from…
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The ‘exchanged life’ is the only real Christian life!
Everyone has opinions, and this goes possibly double for Christians who through the years have sought to define what a valid Christian life should “look like.” The Word of God however supplies abundant directions on this, and let it be clear – the Christian life is not only a changed life, it is an exchanged life. That is, Jesus Christ wants to be able to live His life in you, and for you to live your life in Him. I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me,…
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A calling to true Christians to come out from worldliness, and be holy
Who is my God? He is the God of the Christians. His Son is named Jesus Christ. All who fear Him should bow down before Him. Jesus is the firstborn of many brethren. He is the alpha and the omega. He is love, and He is a sharp sword. By Him the worlds were made, and this earth, and the seas, and all that are in them. The faith of Jesus Christ was called The Way. It is truly the one way, but sadly it has been subverted – that is, schisms and factions and denominations have risen up contrary to the Spirit that founded it; the Spirit who gave…
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Suicide: Never a good idea, even for depressed Christians!
No matter who you are, no matter what you are experiencing right now, nothing is worth throwing your life away in suicide. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and – while it was not God’s intent, and He does have the solution – even troubled Christians can think about ending their life for one reason or another. There are a host of reasons why a person would want to die by their own hand and we’ll look at some of the root motives of the heart that can play a part, but let it be said from the outset suicide is a sin. Suicide, bluntly put, is inspired by demons, not God,…
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Love your neighbor (effectively) as yourself
If you are a Christian, then this is a simple question for you: Do you believe that those who die outside of the Lord go to hell? And if you do believe this as the scriptures say, does that move you to always be aware of this reality in your dealings with others? Do you see this reality clearly? Is it clear as crystal all the time for you? Do you see people as the Lord Jesus sees them? Did you know it is not only possible, but it is a command, and vital, and is not an option? This is about life and death. We are alive today, and…
