n the intricate tapestry of our lives, every thread, every encounter, is meticulously woven by the hand of our sovereign God. As children of God, we are called to recognise that nothing happens by chance in our lives. Instead, our encounters, guided by the interplay of time, heart, and conduct, are divinely orchestrated for our instruction and the proclamation of the gospel, which is the power of God unto salvation (that’s divine providence at work.)
Author: Albert Martin
Time Heart & Behaviour – Tempo Coração e comportamento
Abraçando a Divina Providência A tapeçaria do tempo, do coração, da conduta e do poder do evangelho “O tempo determina as pessoas que o senhor encontra. O coração determina as pessoas que o senhor procura. Sua conduta determina aqueles que estão com o senhor.” – “Ziad K. Abdelnour” Introdução: Deparei-me com a citação de Ziab. […]
The 10 Most Sought-After Answers to the Question of Sanctification – English, Portuguese and French
Hey there, fellow believers! Today, we’re diving into a topic that holds immense significance in the life of a Christian: sanctification. Now, I must warn you right off the bat that this subject is no walk in the park. It’s like an intricate tapestry woven with threads of theology, spirituality, and personal transformation. But fear not, for in this brief introduction, we’ll scratch the surface of what sanctification is all about.
God’s Unconditional Love for the World – Christ’s Death and the Chosen Ones.
The Bible repeatedly affirms that God’s love extends to the entire world. In “John 3:16” we read, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” This verse exemplifies the breadth and depth of God’s love, emphasising that it encompasses the entire world, without limitations or exclusions. The love of God is seen as an expression of his divine nature, a love that desires the salvation and reconciliation of all humanity.
How Our Names Are Penned in Heaven’s Register
There is one reality that reigns supreme in a universe that is replete with wondrous things and miraculous occurrences that take one’s breath away, and that reality is that our names, as Christians, are recorded in heaven. This unbelievable fact stands out like a ray of light in the middle of all the confusion and anguish that surrounds us.
Maranatha!
The early Christians, with unwavering conviction, stood strong, steadfast in their refusal to acknowledge Caesar as their “Lord.” They clung to the eternal truth, for within their hearts burned the knowledge that there exists but one God, one Supreme Ruler – Jesus Christ, the true Lord. Alas, their unwavering faith led them down a perilous road, where persecution loomed like a relentless tempest, threatening to extinguish their flickering flames of devotion.
Discipleship v Discipling
In the first-century church, discipleship and evangelism were inseparable. To be a disciple meant to share the love of Christ with the world. You can’t really be a disciple without being an evangelist, and vice versa. But you know what’s surprising? Many people today want to be disciples without actively sharing their faith. Let’s together change and adopt another mindset and embrace the joy of spreading the good news.
SENHOR, QUEREMOS VER JESUS
SENHOR, QUEREMOS VER JESUS Introdução: O perigo de uma perspectiva egocêntrica e o perigo de uma perspectiva obcecada por si mesma. Minha igreja local costumava ter uma faixa sobre a plataforma que não podia passar despercebida por nenhum dos presentes. Ela trazia as palavras “Senhor, gostaríamos de ver Jesus” e é uma escritura encontrada em […]
MONSIEUR, NOUS VERRIONS JÉSUS
MONSIEUR, NOUS VERRIONS JÉSUS Introduction : Le danger d’une perspective égocentrique et le péril d’une perspective égocentrique. Mon église locale avait l’habitude d’avoir une bannière au-dessus de la plate-forme qui ne pouvait être manquée par aucune des personnes présentes. Elle portait les mots “Monsieur, nous voudrions voir Jésus” et il s’agit d’une Écriture trouvée dans […]
SIR, WE WOULD SEE JESUS
In our eagerness to impart wisdom and guidance, there is a danger, in our haste to provide wisdom and direction to others, of reducing the teachings of the Bible to merely a checklist of things that need to be accomplished. This reductionist way of thinking can have disastrous effects, such as making people more self-absorbed and preoccupied with themselves.