Resources for a Triumphant Christian Life
The Lord Jesus didn’t just die to forgive us—He rose again to empower us. When He said, “I have overcome the world” (John 16:33), He wasn’t just proclaiming victory for Himself—He was securing victory for us. And the aged apostle John, writing with the tenderness of a shepherd and the clarity of a seasoned servant, reminds us in his letters that Christ’s victory is meant to be seen in us and through us, every single day.
Jesus – The Great Overcomer
The victory of Jesus was not just something to admire—it was something to live in. As He said in John 16:33, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
The Christian and Mental Illness
Mental illnesses can distort our view of God and of those in our lives. Sometimes, mental illnesses contribute to our sinful behavior. But the good news is that God is a compassionate God who sees our struggles and is able to help us learn to manage mental illness and even bring help, healing, and hope!
Three Examples of Motherhood
Whether we speak of mothers by birth, adoption, or advocacy, it is important to realize that all mothers — and all women who love children — share a God-given love and instinct to care for those entrusted to them. This flows from the heart of God because this very nature is seen in God Himself.
Christ Our Substitute
Salvation was in the mind of God in eternity past and the method of that salvation is in the person and work of His beloved Son, the Lord Jesus. When we consider the work of salvation, one of the truths we learn is that Christ was our substitute. By this we mean that the Lord Jesus Christ died in the place of sinners.
The Risen Christ: Living, Victorious, and Caring
It is wonderful to remember and appreciate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. The resurrection of the Lord Jesus is the foundation stone upon which our faith and hope is secured. Christianity is based on a relationship with a risen Savior.
Our Savior is not in the tomb. Our Savior is not in the grave. “He is not here. He has risen!”
Baptism
The subject of baptism is extremely important. It is one of the basic ordinances the Lord Jesus Christ gave His followers. As we turn to the Scripture, we will seek to answer several questions: What is Baptism? What does it mean to be baptized? What does it do for the follower of Christ?
The Jehovah of Joy
Joy is mentioned in the book of Philippians over and over. In the book of joy, we find references to several unique names for the Lord.
The Joy of Your Salvation
Believers experience spiritual joy through walking in harmony with the Lord, producing fruits of the Spirit. However, sin can grieve the Holy Spirit, diminishing joy but not affecting salvation, which is secure through Christ’s work. Restoring joy requires self-judgment and confession. Eternal security in salvation and the fluctuating experience of joy must not be confused; salvation stands immutable, while joy depends on the believer’s spiritual conduct.
The Assurance of Salvation
People often doubt their salvation, relying on feelings rather than God’s assurance. It’s not about the amount or strength of our faith, but the truth that our faith is in Christ and His work. We must believe God’s word over our feelings.