Add to your faith (2 Peter 1:5)

Mature Christian life demands growth beyond mere initial faith. Discover how to “add to your faith” by diligently cultivating godliness, moral excellence, and knowledge, thereby building up the body of Christ. Continue ReadingAdd to your faith (2 Peter 1:5)

Whose faith follow (Hebrews 13:7)

The Bible commands us to follow our leader's faith as they live it out in practical work of faith and labor of love.

Brothers and sisters, learning whose faith to follow is vital! By examining the godly example and considering the end of their conversation (Hebrews 13:7), we discover how to pursue spiritual maturity and live a truly blameless Christian walk. Continue ReadingWhose faith follow (Hebrews 13:7)

They left us because they were not of us (1 John 2:19)

Does 1 John 2:19 mean people that leave us are not saved?

Do not misunderstand the powerful teaching in 1 John 2:19! This devotional clarifies the context of those who leave Christian fellowship, distinguishing true antichrists from mere departure. Understanding this avoids sectarianism and guards our local body of believers. Continue ReadingThey left us because they were not of us (1 John 2:19)

The Devil is the original influencer

The footprints and fingerprints of the Devil are the same throughout history. He always tries to lead astray, i.e. (mentally) to delude, or (morally) to seduce you into doing what he wants. But Christians have the spirit of God that has overcome the world, so you can resist.

Blaming the Devil for sin? This biblical look reveals how Satan has always tried to beguile us, from Adam’s fall to Judas’ betrayal. Discover what Scripture teaches about resisting his cunning influence and remaining pure in Christ. Continue ReadingThe Devil is the original influencer

Live like the humble savior who washed your feet

Before we can live in the exciting glory of the resurrection power of the risen Christ, we must be willing to live as the humble savior who washed the feet of the disciples and laid down his life for the sins of the world.

Forget chasing glorious power; true Christian life calls us to radical service. To walk like the humble savior who washed your feet means letting Christ live in you daily. Let’s embrace selfless action, demonstrating profound obedience after knowing His sacrifice. Continue ReadingLive like the humble savior who washed your feet