Posts Tagged ‘Faith’
Faith Works: The Book of James // Faith & Deeds
Salvation only comes through faith in Jesus. It is Jesus who saves a person. It is not about what we do, it is about what He has done. Jesus died on the cross for our sins and then conquered death so we can have eternity with God. However, James will say that “faith without works…
Read MoreFaith Works: The Book of James // Favoritism Forbidden
Favoritism has always been a problem for God’s people. Even in the Old Testament, there was dysfunction in families because of prejudice and favoritism. Favoritism is still a problem for Christians today. However, James calls believers in Jesus not to show favoritism but to live by a higher standard – love. How can we love…
Read MoreFaith Works: The Book of James // Listening and Doing
There are many people who have heard about Jesus. There are many people who have a Bible in their home. But, there are few people who actually live out their faith in Jesus. James tells us to “be doers of the Wword and not hearers only.” We are called to live out our faith. Works…
Read MoreFaith Works: The Book of James // Trials and Temptations
The Christian life is all about faith. Salvation comes through faith in Jesus. But salvation is not the end, but the beginning of an incredible faith journey. Every day we have the opportunity to place our faith in Jesus. This is where we see miracles happen and God move mountains. We are called to “live…
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Masterclass: The Book of Mark // Jesus Calls Us to Faith
Expect Great Things From The Lord When Jesus came to His hometown to teach at the synagogue, the people were suspicious of Him and the authority with which He taught. Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.” He could…
Read MoreMasterclass: The Book of Mark // Plant Seeds of the Good News
Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables? Do you ever wonder why Jesus spoke in parables instead of just saying exactly what He wanted His followers to know? About one third of Jesus’ teachings were communicated in parables! Parables are simple stories meant to facilitate the understanding of deep spiritual truth. It’s been said that a…
Read MoreMasterclass: The Book of Mark // Jesus Invites Us to Join in the Journey
Christ and Conflict The authors of the books of the Bible chose not to bury conflict; in some cases, they not only acknowledged Jesus’ conflicts, but showcased them. Each time Jesus was questioned, He revealed His authority and wisdom through his response. As we read the second chapter of Mark, we see that Jesus Christ…
Read MoreCelebrating God’s Goodness // Part 1: God’s Goodness in Others
God’s Goodness in Others There is a time for everything, as God’s Word says. There are times to mourn, to learn, to rest, to laugh, to grieve. In this past season, it may have felt like there were more times for harder things than there were times for celebration. We, as a community, as a…
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