The fear of death drove most cultural thought, behavior, life, and religion before the crucifixion of Christ. There were no alternatives but a joyless stoic acceptance or a wishful attempt to delay or avoid. When Jesus conquered death on the cross, this changed. As a result, Christianity expanded. The Gospel message of freedom from the fear of death enthusiastically liberated …
Assurance: Defeating Fear Daily
Assurance: Defeating Fear Daily, Bible Verses Fear interweaves and originates the infection of most negative thoughts, emotions, and reactions. For assurance, defeating fear daily, I read over these passages three or four times each, out loud at least once, when I feel down. Before reading, I pray, “Lord, I feel discouraged and down. Lift me up in your time. Help …
Enter Through the Narrow Gate, Matthew 7:13-20
The narrow gate is one man wide. This is about my relationship with God. If I focus intently on Jesus, I will find the narrow gate. If I look at anything else, I will miss it. I cannot find guidance from popular culture, my social group, family, or even my church. I must decide to reach out to God on …
The Cost of Following Jesus, Matthew 8:18-22
Cost of Following Jesus: Matthew 8:18-22 Matthew 8:18-22 ESV – 18 Now when Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side. 19 And a scribe came up and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” 20 And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of …