Grace is a much more accurate word to use when dealing with the state of human existence. God gives us unmerited favor through Jesus Christ, and since Adam and Eve, our lives have depended on it.
Nobody says you have to be shackled to tradition.
The word of God is complete, and those who don't preach the word in its fullness are false teachers.
Forget the conspiracy theories! God gave us the right to vote, and He gave the United States, and all of its citizens, freedom through democracy.
There is only one Jesus; we can't live a sinless life like He did.
Jesus was humble when He walked this earth. He had all power, yet used all meekness.
Make God first priority. He's worth it!
You don't see many people crying over the wrong they do to God every time His word is neglected or when one willfully sins.
A Christian's example is always Jesus.
Repentance allows God's mercy to come forth because it recognizes that the sin committed was against God. It also bares contriteness of the heart and the desire to walk in the Spirit and not in the flesh so that particular sin will never be repeated.
Use God's word to acknowledge what He did for you.
As the word 'tolerance' grows in popularity, tolerance for pure, unadulterated Christian doctrine appears to be shrinking.
Somehow many have fallen into the belief that being a Christian is supposed to be a cake-walk. It's not.
Peace is a gift that is embodied through the Holy Spirit through the acceptance of Christ.
A nation that turns it back on Christ and God's words of truth will inevitably regret it.
Singles have a purpose that is higher than any earthly relationship. Marriage is honorable, but so is being single.
Your example should be stellar among your friends, associates, family, teachers, co-workers, and other Christians.
With the right to vote, our choice should be for the Holy Spirit to lead us and guide us.
From politics to parenting, Christians have something to say.
When we have fallen and need to get back up again, we are able to do it in His strength walking in His Spirit. Cling to the Spirit of Christ Jesus - He will never fail.
There is no need to be longwinded as a pastor, but there is a difference between being longwinded and preaching for a long time. Preachers should be conscious of time because God does everything in decency and order; nonetheless, God's word is not on the clock!
A 'real pastor' is not preaching of their own; they are speaking what God put in their heart by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is using them at that very moment to speak to the congregations situations -past, present, and future.
The truth doesn't lie. It's up in your face. It's in your conscience. It challenges your very being with the intention of cleaning you of sin and its influence.
People tend to say Christians are always judging, but the word of God convicts Christians and urges them to obey God's commands.
Jesus was a perfect example of following authority. He was subject to His earthly parents; he subjected himself to the laws of the land, and as God, he had the power not to do any of it.
Christmas is a Christian holiday, and any self-respecting person of another religion should not celebrate a holiday that they don't believe in. Clearly, Christ is in the name of the holiday, so there should be a belief in Him.
There has never been, and there will never be, another human who will be more successful than the humble Teacher, Jesus Christ.
Men and women have defined roles, and it's the responsibility of a parent to make sure they know which way to go; otherwise, a child would feed themselves with their feet without the correct guidance.
The Bible refers to the Word as 'the sword of the Spirit.' What battles are you not winning if you are not equipped with your sword?
Jesus' sinless life was given as a gift to the world - the ultimate gift. Some would receive Him, and others wouldn't. Nonetheless, He continues to be our gift, and His life and death makes it possible for His children to receive eternal life with Him. That's a reason to give God glory.
Singles have goals, responsibilities, deadlines, events, and friends that occupy their time, as well they should. Nonetheless, before any goals are achieved, responsibilities are fulfilled, deadlines are met, events are attended or friends are visited, God's purpose should be accomplished.
Undoubtedly, the most important thing to remember is your time is not your own. Yes, we live in a time when people believe that you can and you should do exactly what you want, but all time belongs to God. So make sure your time is first dedicated to getting His work accomplished.
God doesn't make things difficult for us. Do you want to know what the truth is? Look in the Bible, and you'll see that Jesus describes Himself not only as the truth, but the way and the life as well.
Jesus is not only the Son of God, but He is God Himself. Having all power in His hands, He laid down His life for people who deserved God's justice, not His mercy.
We are to yield to the authority God has in place, and look to Him to find out what He would have us to do about those things that are concerning to us.
Although, the flesh is weak, the Spirit of God is always willing, and He makes us able.