As followers of Christ, we should strive to grow in our faith and be as pleasing to God as we possibly can. Although the faith of a mustard seed is sufficient for salvation, Christians should aspire for more.
As followers of Christ, we should strive to grow in our faith and be as pleasing to God as we possibly can. Although the faith of a mustard seed is sufficient for salvation, Christians should aspire for more.
Is Jacob simply biased because of his own personal experience? Did Jacob make it his mission in life to go around cheating older sons out of their blessing? Why did Jacob give the greater blessing to Joseph’s younger son, at the expense of Joseph’s older son?
God has only ever saved sinful man in one way: by GRACE alone, through FAITH alone, in CHRIST alone. Adam and Eve knew the promised Messiah as “The Serpent Crusher.” We know him as Jesus Christ.
The fear of man is a sin that is running rampant in the pulpits of our churches today. Pastors often care more about the glory that comes from men, than the glory that comes from God. American pastors frequently sound more like public relations experts than prophets!
The Apostle Paul was willing to say “I am the chief of sinners.” So why are we so afraid to acknowledge our own sinfulness? Perhaps, this reveals the fact that we still struggle to believe that the Gospel is a message of grace, not works.
There are so many strong opinions in regards to the style of our worship in the church today. We are so concerned with how our worship will be received by the members and visitors of our church that week however, our first concern should be whether or not our worship is pleasing to God.