This document discusses what defines a true Christian and distinguishes them from "fake Christians". It defines a Christian as someone who has received and fully trusted in Jesus Christ as their savior by faith. True Christians will have the Holy Spirit dwelling within them, and their lives will be transformed and marked by obedience to God. Simply professing faith, attending church, or doing good works are not enough to qualify someone as a Christian if their life does not reflect Christ. True Christians will strive to live holy lives and bring glory to God, though they are not perfect and still sin. Their faith will be exhibited through love for God and others, repentance, and spiritual growth over time.
Good News of Salvation. The Gospel Of Jesus Christ. You may copy and distribute this free Christian tract to help people discover a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. By Robert Woeger.
Good News of Salvation. The Gospel Of Jesus Christ. You may copy and distribute this free Christian tract to help people discover a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. By Robert Woeger.
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The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
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strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
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In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
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Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
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7th August 2015 - Fake Christians
1. " Fake Christians?" – 7th August 2015
“I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!” (Matthew7:23).
A Christiancanbe definedasa personwhohas,by faith,receivedandfully trustedinJesusChristasthe
onlySaviorfromsin.We have learnedthismanytimesin John3:16; “ForGodso loved the worldthat he
gave hisone and onlySon, that whoever believesin himshall not perish but haveeternal life”. Again
we can learnalsofrom Ephesians2:8–9, “For it isby grace youhave been saved, throughfaith—and
this isnot from yourselves,it is the giftof God— 9
notby works, so that no one canboast”. These two
passagestells usthatthose whohave “belief (faith) inJesusChristwill be savedandbecause of itwill be
able to receive eternallife. We are saved throughfaith,asa giftof God and therefore notbyour own
works!
As Christianswe mustclearlyknowthat inthe heartof devoutChristiansresidesthe Spiritof Christ,on
whomwe believeasourLord and saviour.We get a goodreasonfrom Ephesians3:17, “…sothat Christ
may dwell in your hearts throughfaith.And I pray that you,being rooted andestablishedinlove…”
Whenwe commitout livestoJesusChristasone’ssaviourandreceive salvation, we belongtoHim.
Therefore we canlearn whenwe are toldin 1 Corinthians6:19; “Do younot know that your bodiesare
temples ofthe Holy Spirit,whois in you,whom you havereceived fromGod?You are not your own”.
Whenwe belongtoJesus,we will alsoreceive the presence of the HolySpiritthatcomestodelve within
us. We can also learnthatthroughthe powerof the Holy Spiritindwellingwithinus,God“will alsogive
life toyourmortal bodies aswe learnfrom Romans8:11). “Andif the Spirit ofhim who raisedJesus
from the dead islivingin you,he who raised Christfrom the dead will alsogive lifeto your mortal
bodiesbecause of hisSpiritwho livesin you”.
But we can alsolearnthat if the HolySpiritis NOTindwellingwithinthe person,he orshe will NOT
belongtoChristand thisperson,then,isnota Christian!We can learnthis fromRomans 8:9,“ You,
however, are not in the realm of the fleshbut are inthe realm ofthe Spirit,ifindeed the Spirit ofGod
livesin you. Andif anyonedoes not have the Spirit ofChrist, they donot belongto Christ”.Thus,the
term“fake Christian” is a misnomer.Youare a Christianor youare not a Christian;one iseitherwith
God or againstGod as statedin Matthew 12:30, “Whoeverisnot with me is againstme, andwhoever
does not gather withme scatters…”
Thisquestion of beinga“True” or “False “ Christianis certainlyalegitimateone inthe mindsof many
people. Itislikelybecause of the behaviorof anywhothinktheyare Christiansorprofesstobe
Christians,butunfortunately whoare not.The reasonsmanybelieve theyare true Christianswhenthey
are notare many andvaried.The false teachingthatisso prevalentthese daysiscertainlyone reason.
Whenchurcheseschewteachingsounddoctrine,the endresultwillbe congregantswhodonotknow
the truth of God’s Word. Simplystatedhow cantheykeepinstepwiththe Spirit of God,whenthe Truth
isnot inthem?
Also,some believetheirrecitationof aprayeror respondingtoan “altar call”alone mayhave turned
themintoa Christian.Manybelieve theirreligioustraditions,suchasbeingbaptizedasaninfant,
secureda spotin heavenforthem,orthat their plentiful goodworksalone have putthemingood
standingwithGod. Some others believe churchattendance aloneguaranteessalvation.The most
importantpointthe we needtounderstandisthat many whoprofesstobe Christiansare not Christians
at all.Yet theycomplacentlyremainconvincedthatall iswell withtheirsoul.Sadly,manywilllivetheir
2. entire livesbelievingtheywere Christiansonlytoone dayhearthese wordsfromJesusChrist: “Inever
knew you. Away fromme, you evildoers!” (Matthew7:23).
The clear teachingof the Bible isthatwhensomeone issavedhislife will mostdefinitelychange ashe is
a “newcreation,the oldhas gone and the new hascome” as we learnfrom 2 Corinthians5:17,
“Therefore,if anyone isinChrist,the new creationhascome:The oldhas gone,the new ishere!The
apostle Paul clearlytellsusthat“if and whenone itsavedand receivestrue salvation”,he orshe will
change…the oldwaysare GONE and a new “God loving”personcanbe clearlyobserved.Therefore
whenone profess asbeinga“true Christian,”the truthfulnessof the statementcanbe clearlyobserved
throughtheirbehaviorandactions. Because a true,born-againChristianwill strive tobringgloryand
honorto Christby livingalife thatispleasingtoGod.We can learnfrom1 Peter 1:15–16, “Butjust as he
who calledyou isholy,so be holyin all youdo; 16 forit is written: “Be holy, becauseI amholy.”
Now,eventhoughthe lifestyle of true Christiansdoesreflectthe presenceof Christintheirhearts,we
know that we are notperfect.Christiansdosin,andthe apostle Johnmakesitclearthat we deceive
ourselvesif we thinkotherwise:“Weclaimtobe withoutsin,we deceive ourselvesand the truth is not
in us.(1 John1:8). AndwhenChristiansdosin,restassuredthere are multitudesjustlyinginwaittouse
their“slip-up”tofurtherdenigrate the true bodyof believers.ThatiswhyPaul admonishedthe church
inThessalonicatoabstainfromeventhe appearance of evil asstatedin 1 Thessalonians5:22, “Reject
every kindof evil” and to live insucha wayas to “winthe respectof outsiders” aswe learnfrom
1Thessalonians4:12, “…sothatyour dailylifemay win the respect ofoutsiders…”
As Christian wemust clearly bear in mind that we should NOT engage in repeated or habitual sin because:“No one
who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him (1 John 3:6).
One who engages in deliberateand habitual sin is simply provingthathe does not know Christand therefore
cannot be abidingin Himeven though he or she may livetheir lifeunder the vastumbrella of religion and is
thought, therefore, by many to be a “good” Christian.
As believersmature intheirfaith,theywillexhibitmore andmore evidence of theirtrue Christian
nature,suchas theirlove forGod, lobe forothers, repentance fromsin,separationfromthe sinfulness
of the world,spiritual growth,andobedientliving.AsPaul toldthe Romans,the genuinechildof God
has beensetfree fromsinandhas become a slave toGod, andthe resultiseternal life!“Butnowthat
you have been set free fromsin andhave become slaves ofGod,the benefityou reap leadsto holiness,
and the result is eternal life”(Romans6:22).