"No Longer Bound" - John 8:36
“So if the Son sets you free you will be free indeed.” John 8:36 What does it mean to be “No Longer Bound?” Ask any Christ follower, and they will have their own unique answer to this question. The beauty of it, however, is that while each story is unique, they all have a common thread: “I was one way, then I met Jesus, now I'm different.” This is our testimony and our personal proof of the gospel. If someone asks me why I personally believe in Jesus, I have stories to share of redemption that I can’t explain. For example,...
"While We Were Still Sinners" - Romans 5:6-8
“but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 A little grammar lesson. Notice how this verse uses both past tense, present perfect tense, and continuous tense. Romans 5:8, just like all of scripture was, written for us now, those in the past, and for those in the generations to come. This verse is the greatest news for all—for all time. Continuous Tense: “God shows.” Present Perfect Tense: “While we were still sinners.” Past Tense: “Christ died.” Christ’s death on the cross was the greatest act of...
"Treat People Like Jesus Died For Them" - Ephesians 4:23
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 If you’ve been in the Church for longer then a few days, you’ve likely heard the phrase WWJD “What Would Jesus Do?” We’ve taken this question, looked for the answer in the Bible, and found that Jesus Died for us. It’s what he would do because it’s what he did. He died. So when faced with a hard decision, in an intense argument, or having a hard time loving someone, what are you to do? You are to die. Maybe you’ll...
"Fruit of the Spirit - Juice Box" - Galatians 5:22-23 & John 15:4
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. John 15:4 - Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. Abide in me. What an incredibly powerful statement. God does not tell us to merely learn about Him, in order to grow in our faith. He instead tells us to abide, to “remain” in Him, and we will bear much fruit. ...
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