Posts with the tag “believers”

“I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.” - Revelation 3:11   Jesus promises His church, "I am coming soon." Other translations say, "I am coming quickly," which captures the essence of the original Greek word used here. This word refers to the speed of His return, not the timing. It’s where we get our English word “tachometer,” which measures the rapidity o...  Read More

“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” - Matthew 7:13-14    In a world that demands tolerance and acceptance of all viewpoints, standing firm in the truth of Jesus can feel incredibly challenging. Society often pr...  Read More

“And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead.’” - Revelation 3:1    As we continue to look at the letters, Jesus begins His letter to the church in Sardis by identifying Himself as the One who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. Thi...  Read More

"Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." - Ephesians 1:2    When Paul used the phrase "grace and peace" in his letters, it wasn't just a cliché to sound spiritual. This phrase carried deep significance and helped Paul connect with various subgroups in the first-century church. It's hard to grasp its full meaning in English, but in Paul’s context, it bridged cultural ...  Read More

"To the faithful saints in Christ Jesus at Ephesus." - Ephesians 1:1   Let’s talk about being a saint. Sainthood isn’t achieved, it’s received. And it’s only received through the person of Jesus Christ. As I read that this week, I thought to myself… according to the Catholic Church, it is nearly impossible to become a Saint.  But the Bible says something completely different. God calls everyone wh...  Read More

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." - Romans 12:1-2   In our journ...  Read More