Because He loved us ! Romans 5:8

Romans 5:8 

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 

"While we were still sinners" - these are amazing words. God sent Jesus Christ to die for us, not because we were good enough, but because He loved us. Whenever you feel uncertain about God's love for you, remember that He loved you even before you turned to Him. If God loved you when you were a rebel, He can surely strengthen you, now that you love Him in return.

Joe

 

  

Joe

 

Justified. (Romans 3:24)

Romans 3:24 

and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. 

Justified means to be declared not guilty. When a judge in a courtroom declares someone not guilty, all the charges are removed from his record. Legally, it is as if the person had never been accused. When God forgives our sins, our record is wiped clean. From His perspective, it is as though we had never sinned.

Joe

  

Your life should reflect God. Romans 2:23-24

Romans 2:23-24 

You are so proud of knowing the law, but you dishonor God by breaking it. No wonder the Scriptures say, “The Gentiles blaspheme the name of God because of you.” 

If you claim to be one of God's people, your life should reflect what God is like. When you disobey God , you dishonor His name. What do people think about God from watching your life.

Joe

  

 

Support your own ministry like Paul. (Acts 20:33-34)

On Wednesday, June 18, 2014, Joseph Menei <joemenei@gmail.com> wrote:

 

  Acts 20:33-34 

 

"I have never coveted anyone’s silver or gold or fine clothes. 

 

You know that these hands of mine have worked to supply my own needs and even the needs of those who were with me. 

Paul was satisfied with whatever he had, wherever he was, as long as he could do God's work. Examine your attitudes toward wealth and comfort. If you focus more in what you don't have than on what you do have, it's time to reexamine your priorities and put God's work back in first place. 

 

Paul was a tent maker, and he supported himself with this trade. Paul worked not in order to become rich, but to be free from being dependent on anyone. He supported himself and others who traveled with him.

Joe

 

 

 

What you get out of life vs. what you put in. Acts 20:24

Acts 20:24

 But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God. 

We often feel that life is a failure unless we're getting a lot out of it: recognition, fun, money, success. But Paul considered life worth nothing unless he used it for God's work. What he put into life was far more important than what he got out. Which is more important to you, what you get out of life, or what you put into it?

  

Joe

 

Witness, it's worth the effort! Acts 17:32-34

Acts 17:32-34 

When they heard Paul speak about the resurrection of the dead, some laughed in contempt, but others said, “We want to hear more about this later.” That ended Paul’s discussion with them, but some joined him and became believers. Among them were Dionysius, a member of the council, a woman named Damaris, and others with them. 

Paul's speech received a mixed reaction: some laughed, some kept searching for more information, and a few believed. Don't hesitate to tell others about Christ because you fear that some will not believe you. Don't expect a unanimously positive response to your witnessing. Even if only a few believe, it's worth the effort.

Joe

Check what you hear. (Acts 17:11)

Acts 17:11 These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. 

How do you evaluate sermons and teachings? The people in Berea opened the scriptures for themselves and searched for truths to verify or disprove the message they heard. Always compare what you hear with what the Bible says. A preacher or teacher who gives God's true message will never contradict or explain away anything that is found in God's Word.

Joe