"Greeting in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 4 November 2011"
Today's Bible Verse: Titus 3:4-7 " But when the kindness and love of God our Savior toward men appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Verses 5-7 of today's reading describes what happens when an individual accepts Christ. At that time salvation is applied, and he or she is reborn and renewed spiritually by the Holy Spirit. In addition we are justified, declared innocent of past sins, and adopted into God's family as heirs, certain to inherit eternal life.
Salvation also has present and future tenses. Salvation's present expression is seen in the godly life the Spirit enables us to live. Salvation's future looks ahead to the resurrection and complete release from every remaining taint of sin.
Salvation is to find practical, visible expression in the believer's new devotion to good works. By a devotion to what is morally right as well as beneficial to others, the Christian's good works makes a distint contribution to society and also bring glory to God.
Regeneration refers to the work of the Holy Spirit in the salvation experience that produces new life in the believer. Jesus used the expression "born again" in his conversation with Nicodemus in John 3:3-7. Regeneration is the work of God, through the Holy Spirit, of placing in one who has faith a new nature, capable of doing God's will. The Holy Spirit is the agent or divine workman of this regeneration.
His instrument is the Bible, which is likened to a hammer that judges sin Jeremiah (23:29), a mirror that reveals sin (James 1:23), a sword that defeats Satan (Hebrews 4:12), and a lamp that guides the believers (Psalm 109:105).
People are instantaneously "born again", the second they trust Jesus as their Lord and Savior (1 Peter 1:23). (Praise God) Christians should be careful to cooperate with God as they grow as his sons and daughters, after they are regenerated and given a new life.
This new nature is ground for living the Christian life and performing good deeds. The renewing of the Holy Spirit is the continual process of Christian living that is enabled by the Holy Spirit, resulting in growth in character and good works.
We as believers are justified by God so that we can become coheirs with Jesus in His coming reign (Romans 8:17; 2 Timothy 2:12). To be son and daughters of the King of kings and Lord of lords what an honor that our Lord has bestowed on us His children.
Today's Hymn: "Take My Life and Let It Be"
Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee
Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise
Take my hands, and let them move, at the impulse of Thy love
Take my fee, and let them be swift, and beautiful for Thee
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit how thankful we are Abba Father for Your mercy and grace that delivers us from the penalty of our sins. Jesus thank you for the Holy Spirit who changes us, and guides us and protects us. Help us to be all that You want us to be and may the love and light of Jesus shine through and around us. May we have a glow about us that when others see that fire within us they will want to know what we have and they don't and we can tell them about the Love, Peace, Mercy and Grace of Jesus Christ.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "The sacrifice of Jesus Christ in our place makes Him the source of our salvation."
Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture Reading from James 2 which is Titled: "No Conflict".
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. God in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God more today and pray for our Brothers and Sisters that are being persecuted for there faith in Jesus Christ and pray for the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"Great peace have those who love Your law; And nothing causes them to stumble." Psalm 119:165.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Bible Verse: Titus 3:4-7 " But when the kindness and love of God our Savior toward men appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Verses 5-7 of today's reading describes what happens when an individual accepts Christ. At that time salvation is applied, and he or she is reborn and renewed spiritually by the Holy Spirit. In addition we are justified, declared innocent of past sins, and adopted into God's family as heirs, certain to inherit eternal life.
Salvation also has present and future tenses. Salvation's present expression is seen in the godly life the Spirit enables us to live. Salvation's future looks ahead to the resurrection and complete release from every remaining taint of sin.
Salvation is to find practical, visible expression in the believer's new devotion to good works. By a devotion to what is morally right as well as beneficial to others, the Christian's good works makes a distint contribution to society and also bring glory to God.
Regeneration refers to the work of the Holy Spirit in the salvation experience that produces new life in the believer. Jesus used the expression "born again" in his conversation with Nicodemus in John 3:3-7. Regeneration is the work of God, through the Holy Spirit, of placing in one who has faith a new nature, capable of doing God's will. The Holy Spirit is the agent or divine workman of this regeneration.
His instrument is the Bible, which is likened to a hammer that judges sin Jeremiah (23:29), a mirror that reveals sin (James 1:23), a sword that defeats Satan (Hebrews 4:12), and a lamp that guides the believers (Psalm 109:105).
People are instantaneously "born again", the second they trust Jesus as their Lord and Savior (1 Peter 1:23). (Praise God) Christians should be careful to cooperate with God as they grow as his sons and daughters, after they are regenerated and given a new life.
This new nature is ground for living the Christian life and performing good deeds. The renewing of the Holy Spirit is the continual process of Christian living that is enabled by the Holy Spirit, resulting in growth in character and good works.
We as believers are justified by God so that we can become coheirs with Jesus in His coming reign (Romans 8:17; 2 Timothy 2:12). To be son and daughters of the King of kings and Lord of lords what an honor that our Lord has bestowed on us His children.
Today's Hymn: "Take My Life and Let It Be"
Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee
Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise
Take my hands, and let them move, at the impulse of Thy love
Take my fee, and let them be swift, and beautiful for Thee
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit how thankful we are Abba Father for Your mercy and grace that delivers us from the penalty of our sins. Jesus thank you for the Holy Spirit who changes us, and guides us and protects us. Help us to be all that You want us to be and may the love and light of Jesus shine through and around us. May we have a glow about us that when others see that fire within us they will want to know what we have and they don't and we can tell them about the Love, Peace, Mercy and Grace of Jesus Christ.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "The sacrifice of Jesus Christ in our place makes Him the source of our salvation."
Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture Reading from James 2 which is Titled: "No Conflict".
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. God in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God more today and pray for our Brothers and Sisters that are being persecuted for there faith in Jesus Christ and pray for the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"Great peace have those who love Your law; And nothing causes them to stumble." Psalm 119:165.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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