“So then, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here!” —2 Corinthians 5:17 When we come to Christ, we are not merely improved versions of our former selves—we are altogether new creations. Our identity is no longer rooted in past failures, worldly labels, personal achievements, …
Continue reading “32310 Embracing Your New Identity in Christ”
“Your eye is a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is good, your whole body is filled with light. But when your eye is bad, your whole body is filled with darkness.” —Matthew 6:22–23 In a world filled with competing voices, how often do we pause to ask whether what we …
Jehovah is said to be the name of God in the Old Testament. In the Hebrew (Old Testament) Bible, the name of God is spelled יהוה. Using the English alphabet, it is transliterated to YHWH. This word with four Hebrew letters—yodh, he, waw, and he—is known as tetragrammaton. It is close to the verb הוה, “to be.” God revealed …
The Supreme Authority in All the Universe God is absolutely free “Our God is in heaven! He does whatever he pleases!” —Psalms 115: 3 “All the inhabitants of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he wishes with the army of heaven and with those who inhabit the earth.” — Daniel 4:35 God …
The Supreme Standard of Moral Righteousness God is Righteous “You are just, O LORD, and your judgments are fair.” —Psalm 119:137 “The LORD is just in all his actions, and exhibits love in all he does.” —Psalm 145:17 “Who will not fear you, O Lord, and glorify your name, because you alone are holy? All …
The Supreme Bestower of Blessings God is Loving “But God demonstrates his own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” —Romans 5:8 “By this the love of God is revealed in us: that God has sent his one and only Son into the world so that we may …
The Supreme Being of Absolute Preeminence God is Infinite and has no limits “He counts the number of the stars; he names all of them. Our LORD is great and has awesome power; there is no limit to his wisdom.” —Psalm 147:4-5 God is Eternal and not bound by time “’May the LORD God of …
See “Habits for Greater Intimacy with God” main menu Watch the summary video Here are seven important habits for building our relationship with God. You can form new habits that are in line with your new identity in Christ. All seven involve acknowledging God’s presence, communicating with Him through prayer, and thanking Him for His …
Watch the summary video Desire is an important starting point for any relationship. It is the degree of value you place on wanting to know the other person more. The desire for God needs to become a habitual driving force in our relationship. David had a passionate heart for God. Here is how he expressed …
Watch the summary video The more you desire to be closer to God, the more you will invest in building your relationship with Him. God wants to be pursued. In fact, He will even create circumstances in our lives to motivate us to seek Him. Pursuing God is an important habit in cultivating intimacy with …