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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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How can I really know what the Bible teaches?
Is your church “Bible based?” It is not uncommon to hear a person offer an enthusiastic invitation that goes something like: “Our church only teaches what the Bible teaches,” or, “Our pastor is terrific, he teaches straight from the Bible!” This sounds good, and in so far as the Bible is taught under the direction and power of God’s Holy Spirit, it is. The sad fact is this sentiment is repeated by people from assemblies which disagree between one another on what the Bible specifically means on various matters. In many cases, serious matters. More do agree on the fundamentals, but the details are like spices that season the soup,…
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What Manner of spirit are you of?
It’s no secret that the Christian faith has splintered into thousands of denominations and sub-groups, each effectively saying God has shown them how to live and express their faith. Beyond this, how people’s characters come across varies immensely, and this article will also look at that, particularly in this day where so many express themselves in ways that do not always represent God in them. The original apostles tried to prevent schismatic conditions, instead advocating “unity of the spirit,” and so today – with us taking a pivotal phrase spoken by Jesus from Luke 9:55 – a core question is “what manner of spirit” are you of? Jesus asked this…
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Pursue God, Christian!
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. -2 Corinthians 5:16-17 (NKJV) But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but a new creation. -Galatians 6:14-16 (NKJV) If anyone wants to know this life of being a Christian to its full potential – and being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ is not to be considered optional! – it must be understood that…
