. The Christian life begins by receiving Christ
John 1:12
Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God —
. Then follows confession of Him
Romans 10:10
For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
. Abiding in Him
John 15:4
Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
. Fidelity to Him
Revelation 3:10
Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth.
. Service for Him
Romans 12:11
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
. Fellowship with Him
Philippians 3:10
want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
What’s Restoration?
Restore us to yourself, O LORD, that we may return; renew our days as of old. — Lamentations 5:21
When these words were first spoken, they focused on God's restoration of Israel back to its place, its prominence, its life, and its Temple. Yet from our vantage point, this prayer can be ours as well. Restoration can mean Christ's return which brings us home to God. On that day, every barrier standing between God and us will fall. Our mortality will be swallowed up in victory. We will see God face to face and get to walk with him in the cool of the day as his perfect children. May that day come soon!
[Message No: 7680]
John 1:12
Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God —
. Then follows confession of Him
Romans 10:10
For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
. Abiding in Him
John 15:4
Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
. Fidelity to Him
Revelation 3:10
Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth.
. Service for Him
Romans 12:11
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
. Fellowship with Him
Philippians 3:10
want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
What’s Restoration?
Restore us to yourself, O LORD, that we may return; renew our days as of old. — Lamentations 5:21
When these words were first spoken, they focused on God's restoration of Israel back to its place, its prominence, its life, and its Temple. Yet from our vantage point, this prayer can be ours as well. Restoration can mean Christ's return which brings us home to God. On that day, every barrier standing between God and us will fall. Our mortality will be swallowed up in victory. We will see God face to face and get to walk with him in the cool of the day as his perfect children. May that day come soon!
[Message No: 7680]
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