Romans 8:16 “The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.“ In Romans 8, Paul precisely describes the great work our God does in us through the Holy Spirit and our identity in Jesus Christ after we receive him through faith. In Romans 8:15, Paul talks about how we call […]
I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 (NIV) An elderly man testified his salvation experience as “heaven came down and splendor filled his soul”. That phrase served […]
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. Psalm 139:14 When I cook something special or have guests coming over, I cook differently under the situation. I am cautious with the measurements. I pay closer attention to the timing and monitor […]
1 Peter 2:10 “Who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.” One of the key indicators of life is growth. As long as we live, our cells keep regenerating and we see a physical transformation in our bodies. Our minds […]
1 Corinthians 6:11(NKJV) “And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.” Many of us question our sense of self or identity especially when going through changes or stress. We may have heard […]
Galatians 3:26 “For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” How would you respond to the question, “Who are you?” Children might respond with their names, their parents’ names, and perhaps their age or the class they’re in. Most adults tend to answer with their profession, marital status, and maybe the […]
1 Peter 2:9 – “You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” It feels special to be chosen, doesn’t it? Whether it’s a kindergartener being picked as some’s best friend, […]
The thief does not come, except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10 (NKJV) Most of us have our homes and cars secured by anti-theft protection system. What do we have that is so […]
Galatians 3:26 – “For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” A huge majority of the world is seeking an identity. People tend to identify themselves (and others) by their physical appearance, family background, education, lifestyle or career. But your identity cannot rest in these factors. Physical appearances change, and hardly anyone is […]
Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” People pay millions to get their hands on an original piece of art. Exquisite, one of a kind artifacts are always more expensive than mass-produced, run of the mill products. […]
