Salvation Is Found Through Faith
There is some debate as to what it means when Jesus tells us He did not come to abolish the law, but to fulfill it. There is also discussion as to what “law” this refers to. This discussion, is vitally important in the Christian faith, because it relates directly to the way we practice that faith. Continue reading “Salvation Is Found Through Faith”
Christians are commanded that we are to do all things in the name of Jesus. We are called upon to have a direct, personal relationship with Christ and thus, with God the Father. Its not all that complicated.
Toxic emotions and habits pose a serious threat to our happiness and even our health. Bitterness, or, “resentment,” are particularly dangerous, because they take us off our path of the present and trap us in the past.
One of the most important tenets of the Christian faith is love. To love God above all and to love each other. Through love, we find joy — to give and receive love, is in essence, a hold-all for everything good.
Like a growing number of Christians, I’m worried that bad actors with nefarious and personal agendas, are twisting the Christian faith into something dark and foreboding — into something fraudulent.
Have you ever wondered what is meant in 2 Corinthians that we are called to be Christ’s Ambassadors? Its a very important calling and one which deserves careful and full thought. After all, its a very important role.
We hear a great many people proclaiming what “good Christians” they are these days and this begs the question, “are they?” And we should also ask “are we?” We all want to be good Christians, so how do we do that exactly?
Holy Week is both a time of great sorrow, but also of great joy. As we approach Easter, it behooves Christians to give deep and meaningful thought to the incredible sacrifice Jesus made for us all.
One of the most, if not the most beautiful thing about the Christian faith, is that we can always be forgiven. Of course we have to do some things to receive forgiveness, but our sins can be absolved all the same.
I’m baffled by people who say “we need to keep Christ in Christmas!” — as they put out 8 Santa statues, but none of the Nativity. These same people become apoplectic if the Ten Commandments plaque is removed from a public place.