Posts with the tag “gospel”

"Come and see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?" - John 4:29 The Samaritan woman's response to meeting Jesus shows us how to invite others into the identity-transforming relationship we've found in Christ. She didn't have all the answers, but she had an encounter that changed everything, and she couldn't keep it to herself.The woman's invitation is simple but powe...  Read More

"Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect." - 1 Peter 3:15 Your identity in Christ gives you a story worth telling. When people see the hope, peace, and purpose in your life, they want to know the source. Being prepared to share your identity story is one of the most powerful ways to impact ...  Read More

"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." - 1 Peter 2:9 Your identity in Christ comes with a mission. You're not just saved from something; you're saved for something. Understanding who you are in Christ naturally leads to understanding what you're call...  Read More

"Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me" - Psalm 51:5 You do not have to teach a baby how to be selfish. It just comes naturally. That is because we are all born into the same condition. David said it plainly in Psalm 51. From birth, sin was already part of our story. That is the old chair. Imagine two chairs in front of you. One is the old chair, the other i...  Read More

“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” - Romans 5:1   While Jesus promises to bring everlasting peace to His people at His second coming, the main reason He came the first time was to bring peace between God and us. Romans 5:1 explains it beautifully: “Since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord J...  Read More

“For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever. Amen.” – Romans 11:36 The good news of the gospel is not merely a set of beliefs or a historical account; it is a profound revelation of God’s plan and purpose for all creation. In Romans 11:36, the Apostle Paul beautifully captures the essence of the Gospel, reminding us that everything originates...  Read More