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I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-21)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-21) JUDGMENT AND MERCY James shifts his attention to explain the consequences of those who fail to show mercy.     Because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone     who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.     (James 2:13) Whenever we show favoritism, the odds are that we … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-20)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-20) LAWBREAKING Many people have a tendency to categorize sins as minor and major. In other words they feel their sins are minor and the sins of others are major. As a result, they may agree that showing favoritism is wrong, but not serious enough to be considered a sin. Apparently … Continue reading

I’M SAVED,NOW WHAT? (introduction)

“I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT?” It’s a question that many Christians ask themselves. In 2022, I began offering a weekly series on “I’m Saved, Now What” that will hopefully help us better understand the changes we can expect when God saves us. You are invited to join us in exploring this question, if… – you feel … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-19)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-19) CHRISTIAN LOVE The scriptures have much to say about love. When we have a sincere faith, we can understand the importance of our love relationship with God.     Love the LORD your God with all your heart     and with all your soul and with all your strength.     (Deuteronomy … Continue reading

SEEKING THE LORD YOUR GOD (9 of 9)

GOD HAS TREASURES FOR US, BUT WE MUST SEEK THEM “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7) BIBLE PASSAGE: “My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-18)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-18) PARTIALITYWhen it comes to partiality, the scriptures provide instructions, then follows them with an example. We are given reasons why partiality is wrong.     Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God     chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world     to be rich in … Continue reading

SEEKING THE LORD YOUR GOD (8 of 9)

GOD HAS PLANS FOR THOSE WHO SEEK HIM WITH ALL THEIR HEART “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7) BIBLE PASSAGE: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and … Continue reading

SEEKING THE LORD YOUR GOD (7 of 9)

THE BATTLE IS REAL, BUT VICTORY IS ACHIEVABLE WHEN WE SEEK HELP “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7) BIBLE PASSAGE: “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and … Continue reading