Week 1 - Understanding Faith - James 2:14-26 We all know people who claim to be a Christian, yet whose lives tell a different story. True faith in Christ is more than just words or intellectual agreement. It’s evident in our actions and the way we live. James tells us good works are not a… Continue reading August 3rd – James 2:14-26
Tag: Good Works
July 21st – Ephesians 2:10
Ephesians 2:10 Freedom in Christ liberates us from the bondage of sin and self-centered living, enabling us to embrace God's will for our lives. This freedom isn’t about doing whatever we please. Instead it’s about being freed from the chains of sin that hinder us from fulfilling our divine purpose. In Jesus, we discover our… Continue reading July 21st – Ephesians 2:10
May 14th – Titus 2:13-14
Titus 2:13-14 The apostle Paul reminds us of the blessed hope we have in Jesus Christ. And how, through His sacrifice, we have been purified and set apart for His glory. But what does that mean? It means that while we wait for His glorious return, we are not to grow weary or lose heart,… Continue reading May 14th – Titus 2:13-14
October 21st – 2 Corinthians 9:8
2 Corinthians 9:8 God’s Promise - “I will meet all your needs so you can overflow with good works.” There is a Chinese saying that goes, “If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune.… Continue reading October 21st – 2 Corinthians 9:8
October 5th – Ephesians 2:10
Ephesians 2:10 God’s Promise - “You are My workmanship, created in Christ to do My good works.” Do you ever compare yourself to others? Find yourself wishing you had another’s hair, figure, personality, or looks? Did you know doing so is a sin against God? Our Heavenly Father doesn’t use an assembly line where He… Continue reading October 5th – Ephesians 2:10
No Other Gospel – Galatians 1-2
Galatians 1-2 After returning to Antioch, Paul learned that controversy was brewing among the newly founded churches in the Roman province of Galatia. Some Jewish Christians accused him of “sweetening the pot” to make the message of the gospel more appealing to Gentiles. They disagreed with Paul’s teaching that Gentile believers didn’t need to follow… Continue reading No Other Gospel – Galatians 1-2
May 23rd –
Matthew 16:27 Matthew Henry once said, “A true disciple of Christ is one that does follow Him in duty, and shall follow him to glory.” Before Jesus ascended to be with the Father, He left instructions that all who follow Him must take up His Cross. That means we not only continue in His work of… Continue reading May 23rd –
May 15th – John 15:6
John 15:6 Sadly many people who receive Jesus as their Savior stay as superficial Christians. They are saved, but their relationship with Jesus stays at a surface level and their lives produce no good fruit. Like a dry, withered branch of a vine, they produce nothing of worth for the kingdom of God. But when we… Continue reading May 15th – John 15:6
