Tag: Jesus

The Christian’s Goal

September 25, 2022 - Picture with verse and blog - by mjross - No Comments

Paul, the Apostle, lived as a mighty example of a Christ-like life. He had once tried serving a religion, but when he met Jesus, he understood the uselessness of it (see Philippians 3:1-10). Although Paul was not perfect, he understood that the goal of his life was to follow Jesus […]

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Sanctified to a Christ-like Life

August 14, 2022 - Picture with verse and blog - by mjross - No Comments

Many Christians today have not put forth much effort to grow in their Christian lives. They have remained immature, never taking the time to read or study God’s Word. When a Christian does not know what the Bible teaches, they cannot grow in their Christian walk with Christ. Paul understood […]

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God Gives the Increase

August 7, 2022 - Picture with verse and blog - by mjross - No Comments

Paul, the Apostle, understood the importance of the message he was to deliver: Jesus, God’s Son, lived a perfect life, died on the cross paying for man’s sin, and rose again the third day. This was a message the world did not, and could not understand. It is a mystery […]

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The Excellency of the Power of God

July 31, 2022 - Picture with verse and blog - by mjross - No Comments

Paul had been called to be a light to the Gentile people, telling them of the Gospel message of Jesus. He wanted all to understand each person is a sinner (see Romans 3:23), and that all would die an eternal death unless they trusted in Jesus (see Romans 6:23). Paul […]

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Jesus, the Only Salvation

July 24, 2022 - Picture with verse and blog - by mjross - No Comments

Paul heard of some troubles in the church at Corinth. He then wrote a letter to the Corinthians (the book of 1 Corinthians in the New Testament Bible). He addressed them as the fellow Christians, saved by grace, which they were. He also wanted to remind them of something. “God […]

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Jesus: The Power of God unto Salvation

July 17, 2022 - Picture with verse and blog - by mjross - No Comments

Paul was not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ. He wanted the people to hear the Gospel message of Christ. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also […]

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A Religion, or a Relationship?

July 3, 2022 - Picture with verse and blog - by mjross - No Comments

A religious practice had so engrained itself into the Israelites during the New Testament times that the people no longer realized they were to look for their Messiah: for their hearts had become hardened. When Jesus came and died to set them free from their religious system, restoring the relationship […]

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The Strong One versus the Stronger One

June 26, 2022 - Picture with verse and blog - by mjross - No Comments

Jesus was teaching the people. He wanted them to understand the power He held. The people were having a hard time understanding, so he explained. “When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace” (Luke 11:21). This “strong man” he is referring to is the prince […]

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Knowledge of Sin

June 19, 2022 - Picture with verse and blog - by mjross - No Comments

When we think of the first man Adam, we remember that it was by him that sin entered into the world. However, immediately after that sin came a promise from God – He would send one to deliver mankind from that sin. “And I will put enmity between thee and […]

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Lesson 13: Jesus in the Old Testament Jesus and the Cross

June 15, 2022 - Year Two Quarter Three - by mjross - No Comments

Key Verse For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. —1 Corinthians 1:18 Key Verse Thought: Read the Key Verse. Use the following definitions to help you understand the key verse: preaching means to […]

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Learn foundational truths that God showed his people from the beginning of time–truths that you will see echoed and fulfilled by the familiar word of the New Testament. And with these principles of the Bible, you can apply them to your own Christian life and become more like Jesus.Learn foundational truths that God showed his people from the beginning of time–truths that you will see echoed and fulfilled by the familiar word of the New Testament. And with these principles of the Bible, you can apply them to your own Christian life and become more like Jesus.