Ephesians 2:8-10 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:8-10… Read More »
Security in Christ
For some of God’s children, the Christian life is not really a joyful one at all. Many of you reading this post may be struggling with issues of condemnation or feelings of inadequacy or perhaps you are plagued by a low sense of self-esteem. Some of you may even think that God will fail you… Read More »
Salvation and the Name of Jesus
In Acts 4:12, Peter declares that salvation comes through faith in the name of Jesus Christ. He states: “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” The name “Jesus” means “YHWH is salvation” or “God is salvation.” The name… Read More »
Work on Me, Jesus! (Ephesians 2:8-10)
Ephesians 2:8-10 is a beautiful passage about the wonderful salvation that believers have in Christ. Verse 10 reads: “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” The word “workmanship” (Greek: poiema) can also be translated “masterpiece.” Christians are God’s masterpiece because… Read More »
Accepted in the Beloved! (Ephesians 1:6)
A wonderful benefit resulting from our salvation in Christ is acceptance. Ephesians 1:6 states that we are “accepted in the Beloved.” In other words, God the Father accepts us as his children based on the sacrifice of his Son. He welcomes us into full fellowship with himself through the work of our Lord and Savior,… Read More »
Peace, Be Still!
Mark 4:35-41 (NKJV) 35 On the same day, when evening had come, [Jesus] said to [the disciples], “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat… Read More »
