#Salvation through Christ

[pastordin]

Our Response to the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ

The sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. Through His atoning death, Jesus provided the ultimate means of salvation and established a new covenant with humanity. As believers, it is essential to understand and respond to this incredible act of love and grace. Acknowledge our need for a Savior The first step in responding to the sacrifice of Jesus…

[walkswithmyfather]

The world wants peace, but rejects the Prince of Peace. The world wants love, but rejects the Author of Love. The world wants life, but rejects the One Who gave His to save theirs. The world desperately wants Jesus, but they're too busy rejecting Him to realize He's the answer.

[friendrat]

The problem with the church today is that so many "Christians" do not actually believe in redemption.

[apollo-cackling]

I need to reread the spear cuts through water to get my thoughts sorted about the Third Terror. what a bleak existence, to be hated and neglected your entire life, taught violence as your only mode of interaction, for cruelty to be so enmeshed within the very fabric of your being that you are incapable of reaching to the first scrap of kindness you have ever been shown without being monstrous

[choosejesuschrist]

[dramoor]

"What does it mean to believe in God? It’s necessary to believe not only in the existence of God the Creator and in the salvation given us through Jesus Christ, but we must also believe unwaveringly, in all circumstances of life, no matter how difficult, that God is merciful, that He desires our salvation; and seeing in this and knowing not only our temporary well-being, but also eternal, leads us to Him as a loving but wise father for His children, guiding them with equal love, tenderness, and firmness. Therefore, we must accept everything with hope in the mercy of God, asking only for His help in every trial or temptation, whether it comes from outside, from our infirmities, or from men—God’s instruments for our salvation, and often mutual. Our humility will save even those who grieve us."

~St. Arsenia of Ust-Medvedits

(Ballpoint pen art by Sergii Radkevych, 2012)

[sandratorres59]

Ephesians 6:16 ESV

In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one

[tabernacleheart]

Whosoever, He said, commits sin, whether Jew or Greek, rich or poor, king or beggar, is the servant of sin. O miserable bondage! ...when wearied with the hardness of his tasks... whither does the slave of sin flee? He takes it along with him, wherever he goes; for his sin is within him. The pleasure passes away, but the sin does not pass away: its delight goes, its sting remains behind. He alone can free from sin, Who came without sin, and was made a sacrifice for sin. [With these truths,] Christ purposely alarms us first, and then gives us hope. He alarms us, that we may not love sin; He gives us hope, that we may not despair of the absolution of our sin. Our hope then is this, that we shall be freed by Him who is free. He has paid the price for us, not in money, but in His own blood: If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed. Not from the barbarians, but from the devil; not from the captivity of the body, but from the wickedness of the soul. [Now] the first stage of freedom is, the abstaining from sin. But that is only incipient, it is not perfect freedom: for the flesh still lusts against the spirit, so that you do not do the things that you would. Full and perfect freedom will only be, when the contest is over, and the last enemy, death, is destroyed. Do not then abuse your freedom, for the purpose of sinning freely; but use it in order not to sin at all. Your will will be free, if it be merciful: you will be free, if you become the servant of righteousness.

Saint Augustine of Hippo

[counter-culture-christian]

1. TURN AWAY FROM YOUR SINS (REPENT) AND TURN TO JESUS CHRIST, HE CLEANSES SINNERS OF THEIR SINS AND ETERNAL LIFE IS OFFERED TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN HIM! 2. TURN AWAY FROM YOUR SINS (REPENT) AND TURN TO JESUS CHRIST, HE CLEANSES SINNERS OF THEIR SINS AND ETERNAL LIFE IS OFFERED TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN HIM! 3. TURN AWAY FROM YOUR SINS (REPENT) AND TURN TO JESUS CHRIST, HE CLEANSES SINNERS OF THEIR SINS AND ETERNAL LIFE IS OFFERED TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN HIM! 4. TURN AWAY FROM YOUR SINS (REPENT) AND TURN TO JESUS CHRIST, HE CLEANSES SINNERS OF THEIR SINS AND ETERNAL LIFE IS OFFERED TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN HIM! 5. TURN AWAY FROM YOUR SINS (REPENT) AND TURN TO JESUS CHRIST, HE CLEANSES SINNERS OF THEIR SINS AND ETERNAL LIFE IS OFFERED TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN HIM! 6. TURN AWAY FROM YOUR SINS (REPENT) AND TURN TO JESUS CHRIST, HE CLEANSES SINNERS OF THEIR SINS AND ETERNAL LIFE IS OFFERED TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN HIM! 7. TURN AWAY FROM YOUR SINS (REPENT) AND TURN TO JESUS CHRIST, HE CLEANSES SINNERS OF THEIR SINS AND ETERNAL LIFE IS OFFERED TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN HIM!

[choosejesuschristtoday]

2024 Rapture In The 6,000 Year Plan

[karryalane]

"The unmistakable message all through the New Testament is, we are saved by believing on Jesus. So, rivet your attention on Christ in the gospels: John, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and in the whole Bible. Rivet your attention on Christ and say what you see: “We confess with our mouth that Jesus is Lord” (Romans 10:9)."

[superpointlesschicken]

What's your salvation story?

I grew up in the church, so I've known about God my whole life. I went to a small private school an hour away from where I lived, I had some great friends, and all that jazz. As a kid I would always say I was a Christian, but I didn't really know what it meant. I said it to make my family happy I guess.

Winter of my fourth grade year we moved, it wasn't like a big move or anything, we moved thirty to twenty minutes closer to our school, and closer to my mom's work. The move wasn't that bad, I still went to school with my friends and we still went to the same church.

Summer after fourth grade driving to my friend's house to pick him up for my birthday party, I was asked if it'd be ok to move schools. I didn't really think about the question and said that it'd be fine. Fifth grade year I was in public school, I knew a few girls from softball, but that was about it. I tried to make some friends, but I was really sad. I just kept my sadness in I didn't bring it to anyone much less God.

Camp really helped me find out who God really is. My relationship with God was brought to life at camp. Sixth grade I made some really good friends. Those friends have helped me grow as a person, I thank God for them. Some really crazy things happened in sixth grade, and seventh. I went to camp for five days both summers.

Somewhere between seventh and eighth grade I dedicated my life to God. I can't give an exact date, because for me it was a slow thing that took twelve to thirteen years to happen.

Now I'm working on growing in my faith, building on everything I've been told as a kid.

[geminiagentgreen]

Please pray for my friend, James.

For his health and for his salvation; he has been a rather esoteric-minded man, displayed some very non-Christian ideas of God and Christ, but now is really in a dire situation with an unknown illness that has him asking for - and being especially thankful for - prayer.

[crucifiedwithhim]

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 NKJV