“Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” Romans 6:4 KJV When you were baptized, you identified with the death, burial (going under the water), and resurrection (coming up out of the water) of Christ our Savior. And just like Christ was…
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” II Corinthians 5:17 KJV Once you know Christ as Savior, you are a new creature. Your spirit is quickened (made alive), giving birth to a new nature – a holy nature, one just like Christ’s. Your old sin nature is no longer the controlling force in your life. You now have…
“Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word…Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” Psalm 119:9 & 11 KJV Titus 2:13-14 says, “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and…
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” II Corinthians 5:17 KJV Many believers view themselves as unworthy to be in God’s service. They say, “I’m not worthy of God’s blessings or His mercy. I’m just a poor sinner, saved by grace.” That’s a gloomy and discouraging view of God’s life-changing power. Is that really how God…
“…Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” Matthew 22:37-39 KJV We were created to love and worship God. God gave us life. God gave us love. God gave us His Son. God gave us salvation. God…
“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” 1 John 5:4 KJV The word overcome means “to defeat in competition or conflict; conquer.” As children of God, we have the power to conquer the world, and that power comes through our faith. To “overcome the world” means to make good and right decisions that go against the sinful influences that pervade…