The call to follow Jesus is a high calling. It is filled with growth, blessing and sacrifice, and will continue throughout the rest of our lives. If you are a follower of Jesus, you are making a commitment to totally give yourself to God. The apostle Paul, one of the most influential leaders in Christianity … Continue reading Totally Give Yourself to God
Category: Living for Christ
At Jesus’ Return, Be Found Faithful
If Jesus returns to earth during your lifetime, what do you want him to find you doing? As for me, I want to be found faithful. For each of us, it's a matter first and foremost of whether or not we are saved. My saving faith in Jesus rests in his completed on the cross, where he … Continue reading At Jesus’ Return, Be Found Faithful
Be Ready for Jesus’ Return
When Jesus describes the end times, he implores those who will listen to be ready for his return and to be found faithful serving him at the time of his return. Be ready and be faithful. In this post, we will discuss how and why we should be ready. Jesus' return is imminent. When Jesus died … Continue reading Be Ready for Jesus’ Return
The Return of Christ
Important events: Jesus' incarnational birth Jesus' perfect life Jesus' atoning death Jesus' victorious resurrection Jesus' glorious ascension Jesus' promised return Here is how Jesus described His return: Matthew 24:29-31 29 “Immediately after the tribulation of those days: The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not shed its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the celestial … Continue reading The Return of Christ
Great Tribulation
Jesus says, "In this world you will have trouble. Take heart! I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). Bible prophecies concerning the end of the age describe a period of great tribulation during that time. Jesus describes the great tribulation in Matthew 24. When we understand what the Bible says about this period, we will be ready … Continue reading Great Tribulation
Persecution and Witness
Here are nine truths about the end times that Jesus described to us in Matthew 24:9-14. These truths have been evident in every generation since Jesus walked the earth, and they will increase as the last days draw near. In one sense, since the time of Jesus we have continually been in the last days. … Continue reading Persecution and Witness
Signs of the End of the Age
The end times are intriguing to consider. What will those days be like? Wars? Chaos? Prosperity? Blessings? Fear? Excitement? Something else? The Bible is full of prophecies concerning the last days, and Jesus discusses them with his disciples in Matthew chapter 24. His words guide our thoughts concerning the end times. Matthew 24:1-3 1 As Jesus … Continue reading Signs of the End of the Age
Getting Stronger
God's Word inspires, equips and encourages us as we walk by faith in the Lord. At times we need an extra dose of strength. When you feel worn out, Psalm 143 gives you clarity on the way to get stronger. Here are four keys to getting stronger. Let's verbalize them in terms of a prayer to … Continue reading Getting Stronger
Be Ready to Share the Good News
The good news of Jesus Christ is good news for people of all nations. Tragically, billions of people have never heard of Jesus. We must tell them that God has provided the way for them to be forgiven of their sin, to be changed into a new person spiritually, and to be guaranteed a home … Continue reading Be Ready to Share the Good News
Eternal God and Mortal Man
We are mortal. God is eternal. The implications of this are huge. As Anselm says in his ontological proof for the existence of God: God is that-than-which-nothing-greater-can-be-thought-or-imagined. In other words, you cannot imagine anyone greater, bigger, holier, stronger, wiser, or longer-lasting than God. In one sense, thinking about the eternal nature of God is truly mind-boggling. … Continue reading Eternal God and Mortal Man