As the Bible addresses your needs, do you sense the importance of relationship? We find Gods glorious riches in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). Praise be to the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ (Ephesians 1:3). Some people view Christianity as another religion. But the word religion is rare in the Bible. Two times where it applies to Christianity, religion is shown to be worthless if it does not care for needy people (1 Timothy 5:4; James 1:26-27). The Bible calls to you. This call is to meet a Person, not just plans or ideas. This call emphasizes relationships, not rituals. Indeed, the main rules have to do with love, first for God and then for each other (Mark 12:30-31). Sadly, some judge Christ without knowing Him. They have heard about Him, which may include bad reports: Wars, cruelty and crimes committed in His name Harsh rules imposed in His name So-called miracles claimed in His name Hypocrites who cover up their lies in His name Leaders who get rich and powerful in His name Supposedly Christian governments and nations that do wrong Such evils are the exact opposite of Jesus life and teaching. Jesus and His apostles warned that enemies would give Christs way a bad name (bring it into disrepute). There will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies [hurtful lies], even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them. . . . Many will follow their shameful ways and will bring the way of truth into disrepute (2 Peter 2:1-2).
Posted on: Sun, 16 Nov 2014 03:16:27 +0000
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