Salvation & the gospel
148 pieces · 113 devotions
There is a 21-day plan on this subject — Salvation & the gospel
- Titus 3:1-11Saved by the Good will of God
Our salvation is not the results of our good deeds but solely based on the good will of God our father, through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus…
2013 - Titus 2:11-12Believers are Marked by Self-Control?
Jesus gave himself as a sacrifice to purify you for his own possession. The outward result of your salvation should be a self-controlled life of godliness,…
2013 - Titus 1:1-4Servants of Christ
As a servant of Christ, what gospel do you share with those around you on a daily basis? Do they see and hear the gospel of Jesus or the gospel of "you"?
2013 - 1 Timothy 6:11-12Fight the Good Fight of the Faith
Jesus alone is the means to salvation. Jesus alone sustains you and Jesus alone enables you to live a life of godliness. Seek him daily in prayer and in…
2013 - 1 Timothy 6:3-10Are you Content in Jesus?
True godliness comes with a contentment for Jesus. True godliness is being overwhelmed by the kind and gracious death of Jesus on the cross for our sins. If…
2013 - 1 Timothy 4:6-16Pursue Godliness Today
Training is never an easy task. It requires sacrifice, perseverance and discipline. We will not grow in godliness if we do not purposely and consistently train…
2013 - 1 Timothy 4:1-5Ignorance is Dangerous
How will you know when you are being taught unbiblical truths if you do not continually and whole-heartedly devote yourself to reading the Bible?
2013 - Accountability
Poor or selfish accountability will greatly hurt you in the long run. In the here-and-now, it will drive a wedge between you and your wife.
2013 - Matthew 20:29-34Giving Sight to the Blind
Jesus was sent to proclaim liberty to the captives and to recover the sight of the blind. How does the world look different to you through the lens of…
2013 - 1 Timothy 3:1-16Serve the Church in Holiness
All believers should serve the body of Christ - the church - in a manner pleasing to God. All believers should pursue a lifestyle of holiness above reproach.…
2013 - 1 Timothy 1:1-2No Christian is an Island
By God's great mercy, he has not placed us in ministry alone. He has not saved us from the wrath of God only to throw us to the wrath of man.
2013 - 1 Timothy 2:1-15Pray for All People
God is sovereign over all. He has offered us access to him through prayer. Do not neglect such an amazing truth. Do not neglect prayer.
2013 - 1 Timothy 1:12-20Our Salvation: A Testimony to Others
If the amazing grace of the gospel of Jesus does not move us to action we have to ask ourselves "Just how amazing do I really think it is?"
2013 - Husbands, Love your Wives!
As believers and as a children of God, we are all instructed to follow Christ's example of servanthood. Ephesians emphasizes this mind of Christ - this…
2013 - 1 Timothy 1:8-11The Law is Good but the Gospel is Salvation
'Right' is not right because God arbitrarily chose right as better than wrong. 'Right' is right because it flows out of the very nature of God. It is in this…
2013 - 1 Timothy 1:1-7Avoid Strange Doctrines
There are strange doctrines all around us. We must guard our hearts against such doctrines if we do not want to shipwreck our faith.
2013 - Proverbs 30:24Underdog
The ants, the badgers, the locusts and the lizards: all are small comparatively, yet great in their "wisdom."
2011 - Proverbs 25:25Like Cold Water to a Weary Soul
There's something breathtaking to me about the smell of freshly cut grass.
2011 - Proverbs 15:21Foolish Pleasure
Proverbs 15:21 Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight. Why would anyone want to go to heaven when the party's going to…
2011 - Proverbs 10:12Love Covers All
Thousands of Jews, foreigners and Roman centurions were descending upon the city of Jerusalem at one time.
2011 - A Changed (young) Life
I became a Christian when I was young, about 7 years old. I grew up In a family that was always in Church, and one Sunday after church I asked my mom how to be…
Patrick Cunningham · 2010 · 3 notes - Bad Theology meets Bad PHP
This is Christian theology at its worst, folks. And its creating real life conversations. You need to read this.
2010 · 2 notes - James 1:19-20Anger is a Disconnect from God
God requires righteousness from me. He expects for me, as a redeemed child of God to, to pursue holiness at every turn. Holiness is the expectation. Anger is…
2010 · 2 notes - John 20:1-2They've Taken The Lord!
Can you imagine how Mary must have felt when she arrived at the tomb that morning, only to find His body wasn't there?
2010 - Philippians 2:5-7His Sacrifice, Your Duty
Christ's sacrificial love is a picture that brings even the strongest man to his knees.
2010 - Psalms 13:1-6Psalm 13
How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever?
2010 - James 1:17Every Perfect Gift
Satan is the world's greatest prizefighter... the minute you let your guard down, he'll hit you with a one-two punch.
2010 - Job 19:25Larger Than Life!
He has redeemed me from my slavery to sin; furthermore, I can confidently say...
2010 - Colossians 3:23-25Who's Your Boss?
The purchase and the salvation of our souls necessitates enslavement to the daily pursuit of Christ and of holiness.
2010 - A New Song in my Mouth
I am so grateful that I serve a God who hears my cry.
Kristie Ansley · 2010 - Ephesians 5:27Holy and Blameless
I wonder what images first come to your mind upon hearing the words holy and blameless.
2010 - Hebrews 6:19Firmly Anchored
As I paused a moment to notice the breeze today, it brought my mind back to those many fall afternoons I spent as a child.
2010 - Proverbs 30:4Your Jesus
"Your Jesus"...He called God my Jesus.
Kristie Ansley · 2009 - Ephesians 3:6Partakers with Christ
While you were still a sinner, Jesus Christ loved you unconditionally.
2009 - John 2:28If Christ Came Back
If Christ were to come back today, what would He have to say about your life?
Kristie Ansley · 2009 - Philippians 1:21To Live is Christ.
What did you wake up thinking about this morning?
2009 - John 4:42Are You Sure?
Why do you believe Jesus was the Son of God? What proof do you have?
2009 - John 3:16Born to Die
How easy it is to forget that Christ was sent to earth for the purpose of dying.
2009 - John 1:10-13Rightful Heirs To Heaven
I am amazed at the individual attention God promises us in the Bible. He promises to hear our prayers and meet our needs. He also gives us each the opportunity…
2009 - Proverbs 17:17Elephant Ears
Have you ever been slammed by a good friend? These types of insults typically hurt more than your average stab in the back. As a child I had a bad case of the…
2009 - Our Lord and Redeemer
I am so grateful that I serve a God who hears my cry. Not only that, I am thankful that He is willing to reach down and lift me out of the "slimy pit".
Kristie Ansley · 2009 - Ephesians 1:13,14Sealed in Him
God has not, does not and will not ever go back on His word.
2009 - Ephesians 1:7,8Redeeming Blood
I challenge you to never allow the reality of Jesus' death to leave your mind.
2009 - Peace With The Father
I have to say a quick look at Titus 3: 1-2 reminds me that I am not a model of Christian perfection.
Kristie Ansley · 2009 - James 1:22-25God, You, Pain and Suffering (part three)
This series is addressing the question, "How do you, as a believer, relate to God after unexplained pain associated with a personal tragedy?" In the first…
2007 · 3 notes - Matthew 11:28-30How should I respond when friends reject the Gospel? (part three)
The first post in this series established that we must have a confidence in the sovereign nature of Jesus Christ to rightly respond when our friends and family…
2007 - Matthew 11:27How should I respond when friends reject the Gospel? (part two)
As we mentioned in part one of this series , it is important for us to remember the sovereign nature of Jesus when witnessing to friends and family that refuse…
2007 - Matthew 11:25-30How should I respond when friends reject the Gospel? (part one)
Sharing the gospel with my friends has always been a difficult thing to do. I'm often scared of what they will think about my faith. What if they laugh at me?…
2007 - Philippians 3:7What Do You Sacrifice?
We had communion at my church this morning and I found myself meditating on the sacrifice Jesus made for me by coming to earth and dying on the cross for sins…
2007 · 4 notes 
Our Identity in Christ
An introduction to "Our Identity in Christ - A Study through the Book of Ephesians."
Glenn Ansley · 2007
Tell My Parents They Need Jesus?
“Tell my parents they need Jesus? Are you kidding me?” Blue Bryan talks about the importance of being a witness to the people closest to you.
Blue Bryan · 2007 · 1 note
A Biblical Basis for Missions (The New Testament)
In his final article on missions, Chris Poteet shows how God's plan for the nations is fufilled in the New Testament and the coming of Christ. He leaves us…
Chris Poteet · 2006
Flyleaf (Self-Titled)
J.A. Lopez reviews a hardcore band from Texas with a female lead that can really scream.
J.A. Lopez · 2006
Defining Missions
In this first article in a three-part series on missions, Chris Poteet explains the meaning of missions and how we are getting it wrong.
Chris Poteet · 2006
Glorification
Nathan Finn wraps up the current progression in our Defining Terms series: from Salvation , to Justification , to Sanctification and now, Glorification.
Glenn Ansley · 2006
Theology is for Everyone
Some say all you need is a passion for God. But how can you have passion for a God you don’t know? Nathaniel Simmons explains why everyone needs to know…
Nathaniel Simmons · 2006
Sanctification
Nathan Finn continues the Defining Terms series with another term every Christian should understand.
Nathan Finn · 2005
Justification
Nathan Finn defines another big “church word” that Christians say but don’t always know what it means.
Nathan Finn · 2005
Salvation
What does the word “salvation” really mean? Nathan Finn answers the question in this second in the Defining Terms series.
Nathan Finn · 2005
Selfish Faith
Funny how we are selfish with everything but our faith...have you made yours your own?
Emily Mattix · 2005
No Longer Tossed
There comes a point in every Christian's life where our faith in Christ is tested, either strengthening it or destroying it.
Glenn Ansley · 2005 · 1 note
Divorce Is The Pitt's
When celebrities breakup, what are we more upset about? A beautiful couple that we can no longer admire, or two people who don't know the Lord?
Carolina Kavanaugh · 2005
Inconsistencies Within The Church
When people around us notice the inconsistencies in the church, how should we respond? What should we do?
Glenn Ansley · 2004
God Move Here?
It's easy to judge churches that don't worship the way we do, but the truth is, God shows up where He is sought.
Carolina Kavanaugh · 2004
The Best Story You Can Ever Tell
You have a story to tell that no one else can. It's the most powerful story you can share.
Glenn Ansley · 2004
Looking for love...on love.org
Somehow, in our search for love and acceptance, we've lost our way...
Kristie Ansley · 2004 · 6 notes
So Much Time
God wants to be the Lord of all of your time. Maybe you've given Him your quiet times, work time, and study time, but have you given Him your free time? Geoff…
Geoff Tipton · 2004 · 2 notes
Cast Down
Are you struggling with depression? Todd Kavanaugh shares what the Word has to say on the subject.
Todd Kavanaugh · 2004 · 3 notes
A Living and Holy Sacrifice
Do you know what God wants from you? Guest author Kyle Smith leads us through a study in Romans on just that.
Kyle Smith · 2004 · 2 notes- Bengals QB Kitna fined for wearing cap with cross
Bengals QB Kitna fined for wearing cap with cross
2003 · 1 note 
Bubble-Living
I sat down to write an article on living in the Christian bubble, and found something better.
Jeremy Smith · 2003 · 3 notes
What's in a College?
Fall is here and the rush is on! Are you searching for a good starting point in the hunt for a Christian college or university?
Glenn Ansley · 2003 · 4 notes- Polk County Ten Commandments
Ten Commandments Monument Unveiled Thursday in Polk County, FL: - Polk rock's historic codes could become its salvation (Orlando Sentinel) - Editorial: Polk…
2003 · 1 note Lunchroom Evangelism
Jesus gave us the Great Commission to preach the gospel to all the world--including your school. But who hasn't been intimidated by evangelism? (Originally…
Scott Meier · 2003 · 3 notes
How Are You Living?
This is the first study in "Our Identity in Christ - A Study through the Book of Ephesians."
Glenn Ansley · 2003 · 2 notes
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