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25 gru 2019 · Not only was the mercy of Jesus kindled by suffering, but also by sin. When Jesus ate with “tax collectors and sinners,” the Pharisees and scribes criticized him. But Jesus told three parables to explain what he was doing. One was the parable of the prodigal son.
14 sty 2024 · But why exactly did Jesus come to earth? If you’re short on time, here’s the quick answer: Jesus came to earth to reveal God’s love, forgive sins, give us eternal life, set an example for living, and establish God’s kingdom.
4 lis 2024 · Jesus frequently made declarations that showed godly fear, such as, “For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me” (John 6:38). In His perfect righteousness, Christ became the ultimate sacrifice for our sin, and those who trust in Christ are clothed with His righteousness.
1 paź 2019 · Jesus taught us to examine our fear, worry, and anxiety as clues into who we worship or what we worship in any given moment. In conversations with Jesus, His questions often exposed the values and thinking that were causing fear, anxiety, and worry.
24 paź 2024 · Jesus transformed views on death and the afterlife, reframing death as a transition to eternal life rather than a fearful end. This gave his followers courage in the face of persecution and continues to provide hope and purpose for many.
1 Look, the Lord’s hand is not too weak to deliver you; his ear is not too deaf to hear you. 2 But your sinful acts have alienated you from your God; your sins have caused him to reject you and not listen to your prayers (Isaiah 59:1-2). Verses 3-15 go on to describe Israel’s sins in detail.
When Jesus walked the earth 2,000 years ago, what was the mission and purpose that drove His life? How should His purpose impact His followers today?