The document discusses the concept of finding a "new life" through faith in Jesus Christ. It summarizes several passages from the book of Romans that describe how all people have sinned and deserve death, but that God offers salvation and eternal life through faith in Jesus, who died for our sins. It argues that one can receive this new life by believing, repenting of sins, and being baptized, which allows us to be freed from sin and born again into God's family. The goal is to encourage the reader to choose this path to eternal life in heaven rather than a life of sin that leads to death.
Many people think they will go to heaven because they have lived a good life. Perhaps, they treat all of their neighbors fairly. Maybe they volunteer for charity work and have never broken the law. Maybe they were even baptized or go to church regularly. But the Bible, God's Word, says that no one can live up to God's standard of righteousness.
This Roman Road as laid out in scripture is God’s plan of salvation set forth in Paul’s letter to the Romans. The following scriptures build a beautiful road to Jesus Christ.
Many people think they will go to heaven because they have lived a good life. Perhaps, they treat all of their neighbors fairly. Maybe they volunteer for charity work and have never broken the law. Maybe they were even baptized or go to church regularly. But the Bible, God's Word, says that no one can live up to God's standard of righteousness.
This Roman Road as laid out in scripture is God’s plan of salvation set forth in Paul’s letter to the Romans. The following scriptures build a beautiful road to Jesus Christ.
John 3:1-5. A New Life In Christ. In the new life we have been born again. In the new life we are a new creation. In the new life we crucify the flesh with its passions and desires. In the new life we are transformed by the renewing of our minds. In the new life we are renewed by the Holy Spirit. In the new life we are dead to sin but alive to God. In the new life we are washed from our sins. in the new life we put to death the old man and put on the new man. In the new life we died and our life is hidden with Christ in God. In the new life we were brought back from death in sin.
God's Ways for his people and his Church
-Zac Poonen
INDEX
1. Knowing God's Ways
2. Some Important Truths That I Have Learnt
3. Principles Of Serving God
4. How A Spiritual Movement Declines
5. Three Marks Of A Spiritual Man
6. Five Sins That Jesus Hated The Most
7. Every Church Must Have A Doorkeeper
8. An Axe To The Root
9. New-Covenant Servants And New-Covenant Churches
10. Lessons From Cain and Abel
11. Owe No Man Anything
12. Do You Accuse Or Do You Intercede?
13. A Consuming Fire In The Midst of The Church
14. Valuing The Church
15. Seeing The Glory Of Christ And Partaking Of It
16. A Clean Heart And A Pure Life
17. The Seven Pillars of Wisdom
18. The True Grace Of God
19. The Truth About Speaking In Tongues
20. Shibboleths Among Believers
21. Understanding The Truth Accurately
A brief treatment on the reason for celebrating Advent; why Jesus Christ came into the world; what it means to be saved; how to become a Christian; by Todd Linn, PhD, preachingtruth.org
Part 3 of "The Amazing Grace" series at The Gathering Place by Don Nothnagel.
Excellent insights into the Bible's position on Christians and God's Judgment,
John 3:1-5. A New Life In Christ. In the new life we have been born again. In the new life we are a new creation. In the new life we crucify the flesh with its passions and desires. In the new life we are transformed by the renewing of our minds. In the new life we are renewed by the Holy Spirit. In the new life we are dead to sin but alive to God. In the new life we are washed from our sins. in the new life we put to death the old man and put on the new man. In the new life we died and our life is hidden with Christ in God. In the new life we were brought back from death in sin.
God's Ways for his people and his Church
-Zac Poonen
INDEX
1. Knowing God's Ways
2. Some Important Truths That I Have Learnt
3. Principles Of Serving God
4. How A Spiritual Movement Declines
5. Three Marks Of A Spiritual Man
6. Five Sins That Jesus Hated The Most
7. Every Church Must Have A Doorkeeper
8. An Axe To The Root
9. New-Covenant Servants And New-Covenant Churches
10. Lessons From Cain and Abel
11. Owe No Man Anything
12. Do You Accuse Or Do You Intercede?
13. A Consuming Fire In The Midst of The Church
14. Valuing The Church
15. Seeing The Glory Of Christ And Partaking Of It
16. A Clean Heart And A Pure Life
17. The Seven Pillars of Wisdom
18. The True Grace Of God
19. The Truth About Speaking In Tongues
20. Shibboleths Among Believers
21. Understanding The Truth Accurately
A brief treatment on the reason for celebrating Advent; why Jesus Christ came into the world; what it means to be saved; how to become a Christian; by Todd Linn, PhD, preachingtruth.org
Part 3 of "The Amazing Grace" series at The Gathering Place by Don Nothnagel.
Excellent insights into the Bible's position on Christians and God's Judgment,
Baptism testifies to that which has already happened in believers; we are buried with Christ and raised from the dead in the Power of God's Holy Spirit.
The third study in our "Growing Deep in the Gospel" series. In this study we answer the question "What isn't the Gospel?" by looking at false gospels, the difference between religion and the gospel and three ways to live: be your own god, make yourself right with God and trust Jesus.
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The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
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.
A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
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
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
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1. Have you ever wished you could just begin life all over again with a fresh, new start?
2. In our journey through life, we are uncertain much of the time what road we’re really traveling. Where are you now? Are you on the road to despair, doubt and unhappiness? Or, are you on the upward road that gives you a truly abundant life now and a heavenly home to come? Or maybe you are like many who just don’t know.
3. At times you feel very happy and life seems great; then at other times you are very uncertain about life and your relationship with God. Let me put it this way – if something should happen to you this very day to end your life here on earth, do you know for certain that you would go to heaven?
4. If you are uncertain about your relationship with God, there are some words from the Bible, in the book of Romans, that will show you more clearly the “NEW LIFE” that can be yours. Different books from the Bible have different purposes and in Romans, we find out about the new life that one has in Jesus Christ. So, let’s take a trip down that old Roman Road seeking the true way to a “NEW LIFE” . . .
5. ROMANS 1:16 tells us “ I am proud of the Good News, because it is the power God uses to save everyone who believes” We learn here the importance of the written word of God – it’s God’s power to save us and it only has that power. Salvation is not found in any denominational creed book or merely in our own feelings, but rather we are dependent on the Bible for true assurance that we have done God’s will.
6. The word “gospel” means “good news” and truly it is the book of the most wonderful news that a person could hear. But, as you look at the next verse in Romans, you will find that some news turns to “bad news”.
7. ROMANS 3:10, 23 tells us “ There is no one doing what is right, not even one. . . all have sinned and are not good enough to share God’s divine greatness.” “ All” includes you and me both, doesn’t it? It may be that you have lived a pretty good life, perhaps even better than some church members, but we all still carry the burden of sin. Since that is true for all of us, note carefully in the next verse what the penalty for sin is. ROMANS 5:12 tells us “ Sin came into the world because of what one man (Adam) did. And with sin came death . So this is why people must die - because all people have sinned.”
8. When sin entered the world through Adam and Eve, the penalty God pronounced upon them and all mankind was death. But this was more than just physical death, for you remember how they were driven from the Garden of Eden and were separated from the blessings of God. Today, our sins will also separate us from God in this life and result in eternal death, or separation from God, forever in Hell. This is the penalty all men and women must pay for sin. Since all have sinned, all must suffer. This certainly is the worst news a person could hear, but listen to what Jesus did for us in our predicament of sin. ROMANS 5:6 says “ Christ died for us when we were unable to help ourselves.”
9. God loved us so much that he sent His only Son to die for us, to take our place and receive the penalty for us. Jesus went to the cross, bearing the burden of all our sins, paying a penalty He didn’t deserve. Because of our sins, we all deserve that penalty, but God loves us so much that He arranged a way for that debt to be paid. Aren’t you glad this verse shows us the remedy for sin and reveals the Good News? But, sadly, many people do not take advantage of His death and receive the forgiveness offered through the blood of Jesus. Consider in the following verses how YOU can receive the benefits of His saving blood.
10. Listen to ROMANS 5:1 We have been made right with God because of our faith . So we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Outside of Christ, and a right relationship with God, there is no peace and genuine happiness. But if you will put your faith and trust in Him, you will have a wonderful joy and peace that money can’t buy. Salvation is based upon this important first step – believing in Christ with all your heart.
11. If you believe in Christ with all your heart, this will bring a trust and confidence in Him that will prompt you to complete your obedience. So, faith leads you to the next step. ROMANS 6:3, 4 “ Did you forget that all of us (Christians) became part of Jesus Christ when we were baptized? In our baptism we shared in His death. So when we were baptized, we were buried with Christ and took part in His death. And just as Christ was raised from death by the wonderful power of the Father, so we can now live a new life. ”
12. “ Live a new life”—that’s what so many are searching for, and here it is connected with baptism. Baptism is confusing to some and practiced wrongly by many. But notice here how simple this act of obedience is. It is like the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. So when we come to the point in our life when we learn about Jesus and put our trust in Him we must turn from our old life. This turn from our “old” life is called repentance . It is a change of mind and direction as we decide to turn to the Lord and “die” to our old life, just as Jesus died. What do you do with a “dead” person? You bury them. So, we are buried in the waters of baptism. Not that there is any magical power in the water, but it is in this act of obedience to Christ’s command to be baptized, that we come into contact with His blood , which has the power to take away our sins. Note, “… when we were baptized we were buried with Christ and took part in His death ”. IT IS AT THIS VERY MOMENT OF OBEDIENCE THAT THE LORD’S DEATH AND HIS SHED BLOOD ON THE CROSS SAVES US.
13. Then just as Jesus was raised from the dead, we come up out of the water a new person, born again into God’s family (“… and we became a part of Christ ”) having all our sins washed away by the blood of Christ. This is precisely the point in our obedience that we are born again and begin to “live a new life”. Baptism is the transition point that stands between the old life and the new life. Faith begins the salvation process and baptism completes it. As one is saved and lives the new life, he/she then takes on new responsibilities as seen in the next verse. ROMANS 7:4 “ In the same way, brothers and sisters, your old selves died and you became free from the law through the body of Christ. Now you belong to someone else . You belong to the one who was raised from death. We belong to Christ so that we can be used in service to God.”
14. Let’s look at four things here: First: As we are baptized into Christ, we are dead to the Law of Moses. We are then alive to the new law of Christ revealed in the New Testament. Through His death, He fulfilled the old law and, following His death, His will (or “new” testament) is binding on us today. That is why, for example, wanting to do Jesus’ new will, we simply try to obey what is found in the New Testament. This does not mean that we do not study the Old Testament, for we learn many lessons from its inspired pages, but as a law to guide our lives, we are under the new law.
15. Second: Note the phrase “through the body of Christ”. Just as Jesus’ body was offered on the cross to take away our sins and to put into effect His new law, it was also added to establish His spiritual “body” here on earth, which is His church. As one is saved through baptism, he/she is added to the body, the church of Jesus Christ. That church is not a denomination, but rather the simple body of Christians who are worshipping and serving God according to the New Testament pattern. You don’t have to “join” some denomination, but you can be simply a New Testament Christian in the church of Christ.
16. Third: We belong to Christ as a new person. In a spiritual sense, we are added to His church, His body, which is the bride of Christ. This being true, we will want to wear His name. Just as a woman honors her husband and shows her love for him by wearing his name, so we honor Christ by wearing His name. You can wear the God-given name “Christian” and be a part of the church that wears His name .
17. Lastly: We are saved so that we can be used in God’s service. Salvation in Christ involves dedication and a desire to serve the Lord. We must serve God faithfully all the days of our life: winning others to Christ, helping people in need, worshipping regularly, studying the Bible, praying, etc. With this service to God comes the most wonderful joy in the world!
18. ROMANS 6:23 reveals “ When people sin they earn what sin pays- death. But God gives His people a free gift- eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
19. Some want to make a decision to follow Christ a difficult one. Really it is a simple choice between two roads – the one that leads to eternal death and the one that leads to eternal life. In a sense, we are all working for wages and the payday is coming. The wages of sin is eternal death. But the good news is that, even though we don’t deserve it, by the grace of God, He wants to give us eternal life. To do this He simply asks us to obey His word, the Bible.
20. Which road have you chosen? Where will you spend eternity? What would happen to you if death should come today? Don’t you want to make the greatest decision a person could ever make – to become a true Christian by being baptized into Christ this very hour?
21. We pray that you don’t let traditions, friends or family keep you from your wonderful NEW LIFE. Are you interested in this new life, or not? If your answer is “YES”, and you feel led to go forward , to began to experience all the wonderful joy, peace and happiness that God has planned for YOU , simply write to this email address: [email_address] . Someone will contact you to help you complete your obedience to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. God bless you in your decision. Remember: Won’t you accept that “gift” NOW? ROMANS 6:23 “ When people sin, they earn what sin pays- death. But God gives His people a free gift- eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord.”