The biblical phrase “remain steadfast” can be described as having an intense, unwavering desire to abide in Jesus. This is the attitude Christians are to have toward what Jesus spoke of in John 15:1-17, the parable of the vine and the branches. Followers of Christ are to be established, ready, immovable—faithful, regardless of the circumstances surrounding us. We see examples of this all throughout Scripture. Such as...
Read MoreChristian revival in the church is not something we make happen through planning an event and setting up a tent. True revival must first happen in the hearts of believers who desire oneness with the Lord God and pursue holiness with all their might. It's when men and women like this come together, as led by the Holy Spirit, that true revival in a church can begin to take place. Revival doesn't just happen by chance...
Read MoreHow can I know God’s plan for my life? A similar question that gets asked is, “How can I know God’s will for my life?” God has given us a roadmap for this: the Bible. God’s Word tells us in 1 Thessalonians 4:3a, “For this is the will of God, your sanctification.” Finding God’s will requires to things: obedience and observance.
Read MoreThe conviction of the Holy Spirit is vital to a believer’s spiritual growth. The conviction of the Holy Spirit brings awareness to things we need to change, get rid of, or focus on, in our walk with Jesus. In John chapter 16, Jesus speaks to this and gives us some of the ways the Holy Spirit convicts us. Read verses 8-15 before continuing. Now let’s look at what Jesus told us.
Read More(Please take note that you will need your Bible for references.) The number one way to have a strong family is to make sure each member of the family is in the proper position. Jesus is the most important member of a strong family and must come first to every other member. Next in line are mom and dad. They have their own individual roles as well, but position-wise they are next in line because they are one. (See Ephesians 5:31.) The children come after that and then any extended family. Within these positions are responsibilities for each party.
Read MoreWhat is servant leadership? Servant leadership is marked by three specific characteristics that we see in Jesus, our perfect example. These characteristics are humility, selflessness, and compassion. To see Jesus to imitate these, we don’t have to look very far into the New Testament.
Read MoreLet’s first define what a disciple is. The masculine noun form of the word “disciple” in the Greek is mathetes, and means learner, pupil, or disciple. So, part of what it is to be a disciple of Jesus means that we are to learn about Him. We are to become a full-time student of Christ. However, to be a disciple of Jesus does not mean that you take courses about Jesus for a few years. Being a disciple requires a lifetime of dedication and sacrifice. Now, let's take a closer look at what Scripture says about being a disciple of Christ Jesus.
Read MoreTo have faith in something or someone, especially in the biblical sense, is much more than just belief. Belief has more to do with head knowledge, whereas faith is more about the heart. For example, you can believe that George Washington existed and became the first president, but the values and convictions of your life are not entrenched upon that knowledge. To know if you have faith, you need to define faith. Faith is...
Read MoreBaptism is an act of obedience to the command of Christ found in the Great Commission. This command, involving baptism, is in Matthew 28:18-20, as well as in the other three Gospels and in Acts 1.
Read MoreSalvation means being saved by God from the wrath of God.
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