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Grace Teaching
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Peace is only found in the moment in Christ
Just as a potter has the authority to shape and mold the clay ) according to his will, ( God has the right to do whatever He desires with us.
How does the potter and the clay apply in our lives today in Christ?
“For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like.”
James 1:23-24 NLT
For the GRACE OF GOD has appeared, bringing salvation to all men. It ( the grace of God) instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age. Titus 2:11-12
As we enter the new year, let's embrace our identity in Christ and walk in the fullness of His love and grace.
Knowing our identity in Christ is crucial for Christians because it
shapes how we live our lives and how we relate to God
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the { testing of your faith } produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be ( mature ) and ( complete ),not lacking anything.”James 1:2-4 NIV
“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!”Philippians 4:4
Feelings of depression and discouragement can often be solved when those suffering with depression or discouragement move the focus from themselves to Christ and others.
““Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.”Matthew 7:13 NIV
Religion & Religious people who think self righteousness can get a person right with God is the wide gate. Grace is narrow gate that leads to life.
Living victorious today in Christ, is about understanding, and embracing our new identity in Christ and experiencing his peace.
Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.”Proverbs 28:26 NIV
Christian maturity is not about trying
to attain more righteousness or perfecting ourselves through self-effort.
Instead, it is about living in light of the righteousness we already possess in Christ.
What you think matters very much to God. He made your mind and wants you to think thoughts that lead you toward life and peace, not toward fear and anxiety. He wants you to set your mind on things above (see Colossians 3:2) and choose to believe he is Lord of your life.
The Bible encourages us to be grateful and give thanks to God.
In the book of Hebrews, it says that we should continually offer up a
sacrifice of praise to God, which is the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name (Hebrews 13:15).
As a Christian, dealing with stress involves relying on Christ and letting Him reign in us.
We can find comfort in knowing that we are not in control of our
circumstances, but God is.
““Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28 NIV
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 NIV
“God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”
A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
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