Tag: faith
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Children of God by Belief in His Name
John 1:12-13 explains that those who receive and believe in Jesus are given the right to become children of God, not by human means but by God’s will. Believing in Jesus means repenting, trusting Him, and surrendering to Him. This grants us the privilege of being adopted as God’s children.
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The True Light Rejected by the World
John 1:9-11 describes Jesus as the “True Light” and creator of the world, yet the world did not recognize Him. His own people, especially Israel, did not receive Him. This emphasizes humanity’s tendency to reject God due to sin. We are urged to rely on God’s grace to know and receive Him. __JETPACK_AI_ERROR__
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Sent to Bear Witness About the Light
This passage explores the role of John the Baptist as a witness sent by God to testify about Jesus, the Light. It highlights the need for people to believe in Jesus for salvation and emphasizes the responsibility of believers to bear witness about the Light. The implications urge Christians to faithfully proclaim Jesus despite potential…
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The Light Shines in the Darkness And is Not Overcome
John 1:3-5 states that all things were created through Jesus Christ, who is the “Word” or “Logos” referring to the Creator recognized in both Jewish and Greek philosophy. It emphasizes that Jesus is the only uncreated being and is the source of life and light. The passage encourages active service, prayer for illumination, and confidence…
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Those Hands
This poem reflects on the hands of our Creator, and the beautiful contrast seen between the lofty height of His power in creation, and the lowly humility of His earthly life, death and resurrection. Jesus Christ loves us, and He gives eternal life, love and joy to all who trust Him as their Lord and…
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My Testimony
My salvation experience and testimony tells of the boundless grace of God for sinners, even one such as I. I was raised in a Christian home as a church elder’s son. I grew up hearing the Truth from the time I was born; though I believed it, I still wanted to go my own way.…
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He Who Was in the Beginning
The passage in John 1:1–2 reveals that Jesus, as “The Word,” has existed before the beginning of all things and is identified as God. This challenges erroneous beliefs, such as those held by the Jehovah’s Witnesses and Mormons, emphasizing the importance of understanding Jesus’ true nature for authentic faith and compassionate sharing of the Gospel…
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Pain
This poem by Gabriel Mattix reflects on the ubiquity of pain in life, but also offers hope through the redemption and gain found in Jesus’ suffering and resurrection. Despite the certainty of pain, the poem emphasizes that there is more to life than anguish, and that pain ultimately draws us closer to Him.
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