Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Why we MUST have Jesus

Titus 3:4-0 
But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy.  He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.  Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life.

1 Peter 3:15
But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord.  Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.  But do this with gentleness and respect,

John 8:24
I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for except ye believe that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.

John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by Me.

Christ Is Eternal
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  The same was in the beginning with God.  All things were made through Him; and without Him was not anything made that hath been made...And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father), full of grace and truth. ( John 1:1-3,14 ).  The “Word” in these verses refers to Jesus.  Jesus said, Before Abraham was born, I am (John 8:58).  Jesus was only on the earth for about thirty-five years, but He said, Before Abraham was born, I am.  The only way that is possible is that He was alive before he came to earth.

Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.

Matthew 1:18-25
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.  But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.  She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because He will save his people from their sins."  All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet:  "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"--which means, "God with us."  When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.  But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son.  And he gave him the name Jesus.

And a whole lot more....
Here's the link to Why We Believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God
from Truth for the World.

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Some more GOoD words


  • "Is anything too hard for the Lord?" The obvious answer is, "Of course not!" This question reveals much about God. Make it a habit to insert your specific needs into the question. Asking the question this way reminds you that God is personally involved in your life and nudges you to ask for his power to help you.
  • Genesis 18:14

Genesis 18:14 NKJV

14 Is anything too hard for the Lord ? At the appointed time I will return to you, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.”

One of the most powerful concepts, one which is a sure cure for lack of confidence, is the thought that God is with you and helping you.  This is one of the simplest teachings in religion, namely, that Almighty God will be your companion, will stand by you, help you, and see you through.  No other idea is so powerful in developing self-confidence as this simple belief when practised.  To practice it simply affirm "God is with me; God is helping me; God is guiding me."  Spend several minutes each day visualizing his presence.  Then practice believing that affirmation.
  
Norman Vincent Peale
Christianity must mean everything to us before it can mean anything to others.
  
Donald Soper

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Life Application Study Bible  Devotion

  • Often we ask, "What does God expect from me?" Here Moses gives a summary that is simple in form and easy to remember. Here are the essentials:  
    (1) Fear God;  
    (2) Live in a way that pleases him; 
    (3) Love him;  
    (4) Serve him with all your heart and soul; and  
    (5) Obey his commands. 
    Too often we complicate faith with man-made rules, regulations, and requirements. Are you frustrated and burned out from trying hard to please God? Concentrate on his real requirements and find peace. Respect, follow, love, serve, and obey.

Deuteronomy 10:12-13 NKJV

12 “And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to Fear the Lord your God, to Walk in all His ways and to Love Him, to Serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, 13 and to Keep the commandments of the Lord and His statutes which I command you today for your good? 

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Spiritual Thoughts

9/11/13

Spiritual Thoughts

Happy to be here with You!  With You in my heart Lord.  I am filled with Your love and peace.
I look forward to the Day Of The Lord with great anticipation!  It will be very good to be in Your service.  I long to be put to a good use, to help people.  To do my part in furthering the kingdom of God.  
I am reminded that today is 9/11.  I believe that God knows all and all things are part of, or work towards God's plan(s).  As nothing ever happens outside of God's will.  Nor could it.  Lots of prophecy has already come true and more are about to unfold.  The Day Of The Lord is very soon.  Within 10 years I think. 
The lord told my mom.....
"We are in a period of grace.  So take advantage and enjoy it and do Not be negative about anything as the time is short!  Destruction is coming upon the earth and we must be ready!  He has great need of us!  And here is The SECRET!  Our love.  We must keep our love relationship with Him sizzling hot!  We must keep The love channel open and flowing and come to Him often for this is how He will give us supernatural strength and supernatural knowledge when we need it!  It will come through this open love channel."  
Thank you dear Lord.  Amen.
So it's clear that the end is approaching.
Thank you Lord for Your words.  (word)
Glory to Your name forever and ever without end!
Amen.
Stewart Moran, Your son.



Saturday, November 10, 2012