Three Phrases

Good Morning! 

Last night was another of those “wonderful Wednesdays” in Bible study and prayer.  The preacher began our study with three key phrases in the Bible we should consider:

1.      “It is written …” – You will remember that Jesus defended Himself against the lies of Satan by pointing people to Scripture. I believe the Bible is God’s Holy Word that He gave to us to tell us of His love for all His creation. As we read these 66 books, we are guided in our life to receive God’s precious gift of salvation; to grow in love with God and with each other; and to live our lives in harmony with God and each other. The Bible warns us; teaches us; and protects us.  And, in times of heartache or distress, the Bible encourages us.  “It is written …” should become a familiar phrase in each of our languages.

2.      “He is risen!” – When Paul was writing his first letter to the Church at Corinth, he felt compelled to defend the resurrection of Christ Jesus. The Christian faith is based on the resurrection of Jesus after He had shed His blood to cover our sin … and to “buy us back” so that we might have a relationship with God Almighty.  No religion has such a savior, depending upon the righteousness of the individual to warrant God’s acceptance of the person.  We, alone, believe in the sacrifice of One to bring salvation to all.  The resurrection gives testimony to God’s power to overcome death and the grave.  “He is risen!” Hallelujah (halle – give praise; lu – to; jah – God).

3.      “Go ye therefore …” – God has revealed His great love for all His creation in His Holy Word by sending His only Son to be the sacrifice for all.  And God has commissioned those who believe to carry that message to all others.  The preacher pointed out that the Great Commission has but one verb in it … the word “make” in addition to the object “disciples”.  The other parts of the Great Commission are participles … “as you are going”; “as you are baptizing”; “as you are teaching”.  The goal is to make disciples.  A disciple is one who commits his or her life to following.  Each one of us has the privilege of a testimony to our own personal salvation. Simply shared, our experience can make the difference in another person’s life. Go, then, and make disciples.

Three phrases that make a difference.  Let’s learn to use them often.

Agape’

Mr. Jim

  

Prayer:  Thank You, dear Father God, for Your Holy Word that guides us as we walk on this earth.  Thank You for the testimony You have given me.  Most of all, thank You, dear Father, for Jesus who died for me and rose so I could see. In Jesus’ Name … Amen.

Scripture for today:  1 Corinthians 15