Binary, 9

 ~ Binary Result: Loss or Gain ~

 

Series Comment  ~  When it comes to spiritual paths it is strictly a binary choice. 

(1)   It is a choice between the True or False.  “Jesus said to him [Thomas], ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through Me’” (John 14:6).  [See Post #1 in this series.]

(2)   It is a choice between Do or Done.  Jesus said, “It [the work of salvation] is finished!” (John 19:30).  Your Doing can add nothing to what Christ has Done for you.  [See Post #2 in this series.]

(3)   It is your choice between Religion or Relationship.  Religions are geared toward self-effort whereas Christianity is an intimacy with the only One who can save.  Jesus said, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock.  If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20).  [See Post #3 in this series.}

 

Scripture  ~  “Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.  For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.  For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?  Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul’” (Matthew 16:24-26).  …

 

Comment  ~  This passage is directly applicable to the question of accepting the salvation which is available through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  This passage of Scripture will continue in our next post in this series.  … 

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW  

 

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God Attribute, 5

 ~ Our God Is an Awesome God ~

 

This Series  ~  This series of posts looks at some of the many attributes of God.  Generally, we move in alphabetical order.

 

Introduction  ~  The word awesome is used quite casually in modern day English vernacular.  So much so that it has lost its meaning to many.  But the word is awesome, in its true significance is a great description of the one true God. 

 

Scripture  ~  Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth!  Sing out the honor of His name; make His praise glorious.  Say to God, ‘How awesome are Your works!  Through the greatness of Your power

Your enemies shall submit themselves to You.  All the earth shall worship You and sing praises to You; they shall sing praises to Your name’” (Psalm 66:1-4).

 

Question  ~  Do you know the awesome One personally?

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Why Trust God? 3

 ~ God Will Fight for You ~

 

“And Moses said to the people, ‘Do not be afraid.  Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today.  For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever.  The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace” (Exodus 14:13-14).

 

“And he said, ‘Listen, all you of Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you, King Jehoshaphat!  Thus says the Lord to you: “Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s”’” (2 Chronicles 20:15-16).

 

Closing Thought  ~  Can you not trust the details of your life to the Creator and Sustainer of all (including your life)?

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

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