Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God – 2 Corinthians 5:20 Let’s start by looking at the word “ambassador”. An ambassador is a representative, but one who carries authority, usually the authority of a ruler. Daniel (Daniel 2:48,…
Category: Identity In Christ
Thoughts on Jeremiah 29vs11 – Part 2
“For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” – Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) In a previous article we said that God has plans for each one of us and that Satan will try to stop…
Thoughts on John 1vs12
If I ask, “who are you?” What will you say?… One evening, the members of a bible study group were each asked to answer this very question of, “who are you?”. One said, “I’m an accountant”, another, “I’m a software developer”. One said, “I’m a grandmother”, and another, “I’m a wife and mother” … and…
Thoughts on Jeremiah 29vs11 – Part 1
“For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” – Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) Let’s start with the word “prosper”. To prosper means to do well, thrive or flourish. Yes, this can refer to the state…
You Are A Child Of God
The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children – Romans 8:16 Let’s start by looking at the word “Spirit”. “Spirit” is referring to the Holy Spirit or Spirit of God. God puts His Spirit inside of us when we repent of our sins and accept Christ as our Lord and Saviour…
You Are Called With A Holy Calling
He has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began – 2 Timothy 1:9. God has saved us from our sins by sending Jesus Christ, His one and only Son,…
You Are The Head, Not The Tail
And the Lord will make you the head and not the tail; you shall be above only, and not be beneath, if you heed the commandments of the Lord your God – Deuteronomy 28:13 This was God’s promise to the Israelites when they came out of Egypt. But what does it mean? What was Moses,…
Belonging To God’s Kingdom
For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves – Colossians 1 vs 13. To truly understand this bible verse, we need to understand that there are two kingdoms. God’s kingdom – the kingdom of Jesus Christ, the Son He loves; and Satan’s…