Sanctification. Sanctification is one of the most frequently used words in the Christian lexicon. It is often used interchangeably with other words that are incorrectly thought to have similar meanings (i.e., Salvation). But Sanctification has importance and meaning that is unique, and an understanding of this word is necessary for a Christian’s knowledge of their … Continue reading “…without holiness, no one will see the Lord.” Hebrews 12:14 / Sanctification
Month: August 2019
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him…” Revelation 3:20 //Salvation
Salvation. Salvation may be the most important word used in Christian Theology. Humanity’s salvation is the reason Christ came. And, salvation is the reason for the existence of His church in the world today. So, this week, we’re beginning an exploration into this most consequential aspect of Jesus’s and the church’s mission and ministry. Definition. … Continue reading “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him…” Revelation 3:20 //Salvation
“…you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem,…, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:11 // Salvation, Part II
Recap. Let's do a quick recap of what we learned last week. Jesu’s sacrifice on the cross was the act that sanctified each of us by cleansing us of the sins that made us incompatible with God. Because of our sanctification, we are now ‘worthy’ to have a relationship with God both today and in … Continue reading “…you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem,…, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:11 // Salvation, Part II
“…whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 / Mortality
Narrow Focus For many Christians, most of our religious focus is on our expectation of spending eternity with God after our mortal life on earth is over. That is understandable because the Bible tells us that this is why He sent Jesus to us. [John 3:16] Jesus came to overcome our sinful nature and to … Continue reading “…whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 / Mortality
“…He took bread and blessed it…” Mark 14:22 // The Last Supper, Communion
The Passover Celebration What is commonly referred to as the Passover is an eight-day Jewish celebration beginning on the 15th day of the Hebrew month Nisan. The month of Nisan roughly corresponds to March or April in the Georgian calendar. For instance, during 2019, the festival began on Friday, the 19th of April and concluded … Continue reading “…He took bread and blessed it…” Mark 14:22 // The Last Supper, Communion
