Growing Closer To Jesus Daily
Baptism is very important to our salvation. This is when we put on Christ and tell Him that we desire to walk in the Spirit now.
Before humans were created, they did not exist in heaven. Instead, there existed angels, Jesus, the Father, and the Holy Spirit.
John 3:5,6 (KJV)
5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
Unless you are born of the Holy Spirit you cannot enter the kingdom of God, which is heaven. Don’t be found disappointed come death.
John 3:13-15 ( KJV)
13 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.
14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
John 3:29-31 (KJV)
29 He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.
30 He must increase, but I must decrease.
31 He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.
We must decrease while Jesus increases in our life. Then, can people see the Lord God in us and rejoice.
Are you born again? If you are, then God has given you eyes to see and He is working in you now. Just don’t let the light go dim.
Please consider being baptized if you have not already. This is when you put on Christ and obtain the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Here are three false scenarios on how to go to heaven. #1 There are many ways to heaven. #2 All people that have died can go to heaven. #3 Belief in Christ saves us, so no life change is necessary is so wrong.
Since Jesus is our mediator to the Father we can come to Him specifically in prayer, and no longer have to go through a man any longer for answers.
When speaking of sin, I am not talking about falling into sin on occasion, but willfully doing something daily that God doesn’t approve of.
John 3:5-7 (KJV)
5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
If you read the Bible, then you know what God hates, and should wish to be released from these things. This could be an addiction to pornography, alcohol, drugs, or a lifestyle like sex outside of marriage.
To answer this question, you must first understand what it means to be saved. Jesus is our authority on this topic, and He said that unless a person is born of the Spirit they are not saved.
What a person needs is boldness and God’s strength to carry them, who desires to go out in God’s harvest.
People are not born into an illness or deficiency because of sin. Neither is this the case when health problems fall onto a person.
In speaking of this time that the chief priests were trying to find Jesus and kill Him, Jesus knew this was happening, for it was all coming to pass as He foretold.
One specific addiction that ruins lives is pornography and this is often done in secret. However, it is game over when a person finally gets caught looking at porn.
Now myself and David have a lot in common. We both lusted after women and commit adultery, in the meantime. I was also big into looking at pornography.
When we love the Lord Jesus, all of these things become a part of our lives. As we give our lives to Christ, He is able to transform is.
Jesus explained what it takes to follow Him. He said, “he that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.”
God said that although the people, in his time, may not agree with his stance on God and His laws, he had no need to fear them, but to stay firm in his faith.
Speaking of giving, when we give what we have to those that have not, then it is not only doing God’s work but also brings a special feeling in the heart of the giver.
John 3:19-20 (KJV)
19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
Those that are being led by God can see what is wicked and what is righteous. Everything that is of the world is made crystal clear to them.
There is power in the name of Jesus. Trust in Him and He will give you strength. We can do all things in Christ Jesus.
Some of you may recognize the gifts of the Spirit in your life and others, not so much. For me, God has given me the gift of wisdom, knowledge, faith, and to discern spirits.
Paul mentioned that there is a difference with somebody that is born again in the Spirit than someone that is living in the flesh.
The early church members are a great example of how a Christian ought to live a life for Christ. When I say ought to, it means desire to live righteously and get off of the path of wickedness.