So, many of us say that we believe in the Bible. We believe in its word and power, but do we know what that means completely. I don't think so.
Do we, in our souls, believe that Jonah survived in a "Large fish." Or that there was a huge flood and all the animals were divided into pairs? Sure, we pass these stories off to kids as a way to capture their imagination and keep them interested, but can us "grown ups" say that we believe? (I can call myself a grown up because I am finally 21 . . . ) It's a hard question to answer because we want to say yes, but deep down I don't think that we are sure.
The same goes with Jesus . . .
Do we want to believe in Jesus because he captures our imagination? Or because he really truly walked this earth.
Here is some interesting letters. Just a point.
http://www.seriousbible.com/generalquestions
Hey if Jesus is real, how can the old testament be false?
"Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him."John 3:36
The entire Bible is directed towards the savior, Jesus. I'm just sayin'.
God Bless.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Gift of Grace?
Soo, It's been a while and I've had a lot of cool things I've read and wanted to share and write about - This kind of follows up with one of our last Bible Studies we had on the discussion about RIGHTEOUSNESS
We know we have been given the gift of GRACE ... and that can't be taken away, no matter what we do.
" What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that the grace may increase?" (Romans 6:1)Of course not! We would be doing things we shouldn't with the excuse or back of plan of "It will all work out, I'll be forgiven for whatever I do". This is doing things with the wrong intentions and proving you're not thankful for that we have been given, what has been done for our sake.
This gift shouldn't be taken for granted but should be embraced. This was done for us so that we may have a new and better life.
Our old selves were crucified with Christ and sin was gone! We no longer are tied down and enslaved by sin! Sin is not in control of our lives, it is not our master because we are under grace not law. We were once slaves to sin and now we are to Christ. Isn't that amazing that we didn't have to do anything to receive this it was merely given because we are loved that much? That blows my mind!! There are so many more benefits we get from where we are now, in Gods hands. Take advantage of the Grace and don't give in to evil desires - only offer what you have to God!
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 6:23)
Dead to sin . . . and alive in Christ
Let's try to live up to this and show through our faith that the gift of grace was meant for us! God speed . . .
<3 LNV
We know we have been given the gift of GRACE ... and that can't be taken away, no matter what we do.
" What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that the grace may increase?" (Romans 6:1)Of course not! We would be doing things we shouldn't with the excuse or back of plan of "It will all work out, I'll be forgiven for whatever I do". This is doing things with the wrong intentions and proving you're not thankful for that we have been given, what has been done for our sake.
This gift shouldn't be taken for granted but should be embraced. This was done for us so that we may have a new and better life.
Our old selves were crucified with Christ and sin was gone! We no longer are tied down and enslaved by sin! Sin is not in control of our lives, it is not our master because we are under grace not law. We were once slaves to sin and now we are to Christ. Isn't that amazing that we didn't have to do anything to receive this it was merely given because we are loved that much? That blows my mind!! There are so many more benefits we get from where we are now, in Gods hands. Take advantage of the Grace and don't give in to evil desires - only offer what you have to God!
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 6:23)
Dead to sin . . . and alive in Christ
Let's try to live up to this and show through our faith that the gift of grace was meant for us! God speed . . .
<3 LNV
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