Question – Jesus, 119

 ~ Regarding Seasoning ~

 

Introduction  ~  This series is about questions involving Jesus.  Some were asked by individuals involved with Jesus Christ while He walked on earth.  Others are questions that Jesus Christ asked others.  We will look at questions on over 130 topics (some may split into two or more posts).  Even so, it is far from an exhaustive list. 

 

Scripture  ~  Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned?  It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.

 

“You are the light of the world.  A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.  Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:13-15). 

 

Comments  ~  The Church enabled by the power of the Spirit of God are the restraining forces against evil in our world.  One day, I believe very soon, both will be removed from earth and evil will be unrestrained.

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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God Is My… , 4

 ~ God Is My Advocate ~

 

Introduction  ~  Previously (July 16, 2017 – January 6, 2019) ALN posted a series of 82 posts of “Jesus is…,” and then we looked exclusively at who “God is…” from the Book of Psalms (February 9, 2020 – December 5, 2021).  We are now considering “God is…” statements from non-Psalms passages. 

 

Passage  ~  “My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin.  And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.  And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world” (1 John 2:1-2). 

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

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This Year I Will …

 ~ … Make Just One Commitment ~

 

Introduction  ~  One of the reasons many New Year Resolutions fail is that they are just one resolve of many.  It becomes overwhelming to accomplish them all and in the end few, if any, of the resolutions are accomplished. 

 

Suggestion  ~  Resolve to do just one thing everyday in 2022.  If you succeed with this one thing it will resolve many other issues in life.  Here it is: Each morning as you arise from your bed take a few minutes (even one minute will do) to reflect upon the Cross of Calvary and what it means to you personally. 

 

Comment  ~  I have been trying to make this an absolute daily habit for some time now.  I don’t always succeed, but I’m improving.  This one simple thing does wonders in many ways as you live your daily life!

 

The Most Important Issue In Life  ~  Have you settled your eternal destiny?  Right this moment you are headed for either heaven or hell – there is no third alternative.  Unless you make a deliberate decision you are headed to an eternal punishment.  If you are ready to receive the forgiveness and loving acceptance that Christ offers then it is as simple as A-B-C:

“A” ~ Admit that you have sinned and need a strength beyond your own.

“B” ~ Believe in the power of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

“C” ~ Choose to trust Christ as your Savior and to learn of Him, seek to follow Him, and in so doing possess “the peace that passes any human understanding.” 

For more specific help visit www.HeavenOrNot.net.

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

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