Ways to follow
If Jesus comes today, will He judge the people in the Old Testament who lived by the Law differently from the New Testament believers? Find out the answer in this Study Scripture article.
Some believers do things which rather grieve the Spirit instead of glorifying Him in our lives. And sincerely speaking, many of these believers don’t know or like what they’re doing because God prompts them to stop it. Learn what it means when the Bible says “Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God.”
“… for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin.” Really, that statement got me thinking a lot. But upon careful analysis of what the Apostle was writing, it is true. Let’s delve deeper into these three initial verses of 1 Peter chapter 4.
Rarely did people expound to me the benefits of giving, except for the blessings that will get reaped in the future. Today, I’m glad to share with you the expanse benefits of giving. Are you ready?
While water killed evil people in the Old Testament during flood, today in Christ, the water, which is the Word of God, saves us and gives us a good conscience toward God.
Jesus had just finished preaching to multitudes all day. It was evening time, and he was probably tired. Peter and the other disciples may have said, “Master, let’s rest here and continue working tomorrow.” But from Jesus’ mouth, He said, “Let us go over to the other side” (see Mark 4:35). That statement meant a lot, and today, we’re going to delve deeper through this article.
Today’s Word is a reference to our suffering and probably an encouraging message to you and me. That is, our author and finisher of our faith, Christ, also suffered for sins. So even though we suffer for righteousness’ sake, Christ suffered and paid the price of the righteousness we are in Him.
Salt, in real life, cannot lose its saltiness or flavour. So, for Jesus to say if it loses its saltiness, obviously, He wasn’t referring to typical salt. Instead, He was referring to we believers in Christ. According to Jesus, a believer can lose his saltiness. But in what way? It’s mainly by not living in the consciousness of your identity in Christ.
To sanctify the Lord God in your heart means to revere Him every single time, whether man recognises it or not. That is why as a believer, doing the right thing at all times will amaze others. But such is your life.
To blaspheme against the Holy Spirit means not giving Him due reverence for His work on this Earth. And anybody who knows God intimately will never speak against Him. So believers cannot consciously commit such a sin.
If you’re a strong Christian like me, you may have gone through suffering for right and wrong several times. By saying that, I’m referring to people persecuting you because of your faith. There is hope for you. Read this article.
A question that has arisen among many believers in churches is whether sports betting is a sin or not. In fact, many believers practice it. What do you think about that question? Today, this article will help you understand what God says about it.
