He is the only One who died, rose again, and ascended to heaven. The human history has proved these facts. Moreover, his death and resurrection have pointed out his ultimate authority over death and life, while his ascension has indicated his sovereignty on earth and in heaven. Death is the ultimate fear of every human. He has won the victory over death. Even more, he has provided eternal home for us in the glorious heaven. It is our final destination where we can be with God forever in the happy-ever-after life.
In Jesus, who has been ordained as the authority of this universe, we have assurance in the eternity. He is the only One who emptied himself, to be a servant of all. Jesus is the incarnation of God, being in the very nature of God, yet he did not consider equality with God something to be used for his own advantage. He made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. He came to this world not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for us.
In our recent days, we can find so many tribulations everywhere, mostly caused by the corrupted leadership. There are so many world leaders who failed their people such that we could see rebellions as the consequences. People can put their trust, hope, and confidence in this kind of leadership. He is the only One who dedicated all his life to live for God. Jesus had a clear mission during his life on earth: live for God.
He dedicated his life and totally surrendered his will to God. His earthly life, though relatively short years , has been a tremendous impact to people all over the world, more than anyone in the history who had lived longer. God is not merely an object to study. We can make a lot of theories about God, but it would be vain unless we experienced Him personally. To experience God, we need to wholeheartedly surrender our lives under His control.
We need to confess His authority in our lives while denying ourselves every day. God, as the Creator, knows about us more than any people do, and even more than we ourselves do.
Dedicating life to God is the best way to have a significant, fruitful life. Living for God is an honor. It gives us confidence that life is not purposeless; there is a reason to appreciate life and to live it meaningfully. He is the only One who sent us to be the witness, to tell the world about His story.
Before Jesus ascended to heaven, he commanded his disciples to go to all nations, spreading good news about the truth and salvation of God.
If one of our friends or family is suffering from a severe illness while at that moment we find a good medicine that would bring healing, are we going to let them know about it? Or would we just hide it and let them suffer even more? We should share the truth to the world so that people may find the healing they desperately need. No one else can give you peace that passes all understanding. No one else has the words of eternal life.
No one else walked out of that grave. But Jesus did. You can know and be sure that He is the Son of God. Trust Him and be saved today. Pray this from your heart:. I want You. I need to be saved. I believe You paid my sin debt with Your blood.
I believe that God raised You from the dead, and now I repent of my sin. I open my heart. By faith, like a little child, I receive You as my Lord and Savior. Come into my heart; forgive my sin, save me, Lord Jesus. Help me not to be ashamed of You. In Your name I pray, Amen. We're glad you're here! Find Answers Find Answers Questions are a part of all of our lives. Read More Quick Links:.
Find God's Love Every person has two great longings. But there is good news! Grow Your Faith All of us are at different places in our lives. Learn More About Adrian Rogers. It is only as we approach God and ask for forgiveness that we can start that new relationship. As we begin to understand what that means, we also become aware of the love which God has for us and for all of his creation. The popular view of the Church is that it is outdated, irrelevant, perhaps even reactionary. The boring sermon, the endless fundraising and the untidy churchyard are common images.
Here people are concerned about the world we live in and sincere in wanting to discover what it means to be a follower of Jesus today. These are not perfect people, but a community of flawed individuals asking God each week for forgiveness. Going to Church regularly allows us to learn more about the Christian faith and deepen our commitment to God. It is possible to be a Christian without going to church, but it would be like cutting off your oxygen supply when climbing Everest.
Much better to have the support and encouragement of others. Many of the parish churches in our diocese run regular Alpha courses, designed to provide an opportunity to explore questions of faith and the meaning of life. You may be surprised to know that a staggering 27 million people worldwide have now attended an Alpha course.
Alpha is for anyone to explore the Christian faith, no matter what their background or beliefs, and is currently running in tens of thousands of churches of all denominations across the globe. Typically, Alpha has ten sessions over ten weeks.
The evenings start with a dinner, and include a short presentation on the Christian faith and a chance to discuss the talk. There is also a day away mid-way through Alpha with a chance to get to know those in your group better, learn more about Christianity and enjoy food, fun activities and even some homegrown entertainment.
Check out the Alpha courses currently running in the diocese, or visit the Alpha website to find one near you. Questions about faith. How do we know there is a God? And, I have narcolepsy. I blog about faith in God, overcoming challenges, and creative topics such as Bible journaling.
I want a relationship with Him. I am tired of being afraid. It takes control of me sometimes. I am going to do as you suggested and ask God to show me reasons why I should believe in Him. I can think of one now. He knew I would have breast cancer and put me in a place where I would have people to support me even though I did not want to be in that paticular place.
I know God will use the circumstances of your life to grow your faith and reliance on Him. This has really spoken to me.
I panicked and had intrusive thoughts on a constant from there, but still felt Gods presence through it, I even felt the Holy Spirit at times but I would lie in bed terrified that I would say or think something against Jesus or God and would be on a constant defense with scripture. My faith and prayers are pretty shakened and I seek prayer whenever I can find it.
Thanks for this blessing though, it has helped me to realize why I loved Jesus in the first place. All praise and glory to God! Selfish, I know, but it was a great motivation! To whom else would I go? The Bible says to believe in Jesus and you will be saved: If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. You'll also receive weekly blog updates and encouragement. I take your privacy very seriously.
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