Be a peacemaker for Christ’s sake
I encourage you to be a peacemaker for Christ’s sake A peacemaker not only appreciates peace from God, but they also enable others to experience it. Peace is mentioned approximately 340 times in the Bible, so it must be of importance to both God and humanity. We read in Romans 5:1 that only believers in…
Read MoreStand firm in the peace which is from God
Be encouraged, stand firm in the peace which is from God Peace would be one of the few universal needs acknowledged by almost all of mankind. The desire for peace instills most individuals and nations, yet it proves to be one of the most difficult to obtain. So many internal and external factors come into…
Read MoreYou were reconciled for the ministry of reconciliation
Be encouraged, you were reconciled for the ministry of reconciliation “Now that we are reconciled… we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation” (Romans 5:10b-11). This is not simply a theoretical change, nor is it only a future transition towards closeness with God. No reconciliation has…
Read MoreReconciled by Christ’s death for the regeneration of your life
Be encourage, you were reconciled by Christ’s death for the regeneration of your life In Romans 5:8 the apostle Paul hangs this astounding backdrop; “God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Paul proceeds to explain the unseen details of what Christ accomplished for those who…
Read MoreRemember Christ and remind others of Him
I encourage you to remember Christ and remind others of Him “Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead…” (2 Timothy 2:8) which is the very heart beat of Christian faith (Rom 10:9-10). With all the distractions and busyness of life we need to implement routines which assist us in focusing our thoughts on Christ. We need…
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