In John 16, the Lord Jesus reveals something wonderful. With questions about God's Word, we may go directly to the Father. The promise is that He will answer! He does so because He loves us! Isn't that amazingly great?
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Keeping the eye on Jesus!
Christ is the perfect High Priest and has opened the way to God. In so doing, He grants all believers an invaluable possession. At the same time, there is an earnest call to always keep one's eye on Jesus.
Read more ...The quest for lasting peace
True reconciliation with God does not come through one's own effort or asceticism, but only through Christ's perfect sacrifice, which gives lasting peace and daily cleansing.
Read more ...A Letter Full of Care and Love
Paul writes to the Galatians full of concern because they are being misled by teachers who demand works of the law in addition to faith in Christ. He emphasizes that salvation is by grace alone: justified by faith, new life in Christ and the Spirit as a gift. His call: continue to walk in freedom through the Spirit.
Read more ...Marriage reflects God's love
Marriage was instituted by God as a reflection of His love and faithfulness. In the Bible, the relationship between husband and wife is linked to that of Christ and the church. Thus, marriage becomes a visible sign of God's care, grace and nearness in the lives of believers.
Read more ...The law is not a bonus to the Gospel
The letter to the Galatians emphasizes that Christians live by grace, not by rules or self-effort; law and flesh lead to bondage.
Read more ...Faith, Grace and Life by the Spirit
Paul warns the Galatians against a false gospel and emphasizes that justification comes only through faith in Christ. The Spirit leads believers to a life in Christ.
Read more ...God and His Word are near
The Bible is full of instructions from the Lord God on how we humans may serve Him. That "may" is not an option out of many, not an option we can ignore either. But neither is it a must ...
Read more ...Do you actually have faith experiences?
A while ago, I received some questions from someone; the first has been discussed here. The other is about having faith experiences. From the question I take two points. One point is that faith in the Lord Jesus ...
Read more ...On the Fall and humility
A search for what is at the core of sin in us. It permeates all human life and all society. It is ineradicable. Only God's judgment can put an end to it.
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