Posts with the tag “eternal”

“And behold, a man came up to him, saying, ‘Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?’ And he said to him, ‘Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good.’” - Matthew 19:16-17    We often measure goodness by our actions. By what we do or don’t do. Maybe you’ve asked yourself a similar question: “What good must I do to be enough?” It’s easy to fall into the trap ...  Read More

"There is no one who does good, not even one." – Romans 3:12   In many places, especially in the South, you’ll find people striving hard to look and act like Christians. They might follow the rules, attend church, and even speak the right language. But there’s a crucial element missing for many: Christ Himself. Without Him, all outward appearances and actions fall short. Goodness isn’t something w...  Read More

“Be faithful to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.” - Revelation 2:10   In Revelation 2:10, Jesus promises the crown of life to those who are faithful until death. This crown symbolizes eternal life, a promise echoed in James 1:12: “Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who ...  Read More

"He predestined us to be adopted as sons through Jesus Christ for himself, according to the good pleasure of his will." — Ephesians 1:5   The Bible tells us that when we are saved, we immediately become part of the family of God. This adoption into God's family is not something we earn; it happens instantly upon salvation. As children of the King, we receive the same rights as Jesus Himself. In th...  Read More

"Walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called." - Ephesians 4:1    What does it mean to "walk in a manner worthy of your calling"? It means living a fully surrendered life to Jesus Christ. God doesn't just call us away from sin; He calls us to pursue Him. Repentance involves a change of direction where we turn from sin and turn towards Christ. Many Christians struggle with ...  Read More

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." - John 10:10   Has the devil stolen your identity? If you’re not careful, he will have you believing you are someone you are not and have you chasing things you were never meant to chase. Let me tell you why this is so dangerous: When our identity is stolen by the devil, our focus sh...  Read More

"Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, 'I am thirsty.' A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. When he had received the drink, Jesus said, 'It is finished.' With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit." - John 19:28-30  I...  Read More

"Go now and leave your life of sin." - John 8:11   We spent a good amount of time earlier in the month discussing the reality of hell. And in the midst of that discussion, I didn’t want to skip over talking about the reasons why people end up going to hell. There are three specific reasons I want us to look at. We’ll discuss the first reason today and then move on to the other two reasons over the...  Read More

"Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to." - Luke 13:24   Jesus tells us in Luke 13:24, "Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to." When Jesus says, "Make every effort," He's talking about your actions and your life decisions. So, here's the...  Read More