God's Truth and Promise

Many people think they are good people in general because they lead a moral life, and don’t need to be saved to have eternal life. So when a Christian shares the good news about God’s promise of eternal life through his son Jesus Christ, they don’t think it is necessary to accept Jesus and reject what they are hearing. This reaction often discourages Christians from sharing the good news about Jesus because they don’t want to upset people or they are afraid of what people will think of them if they try to share the gospel message of Jesus Christ.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16, NIV) There are many people who pass away without ever knowing this promise about eternal salvation through Christ because they were either never exposed to someone who knew the Gospel or was never told the good news about God’s Son.

In fact, every human adult is guilty of committing at least one of the cardinal sins in their lifetime, whether it’s wrath, greed, sloth, pride, lust, envy or gluttony because we are born into a world of sin. But because God sacrificed his one and only son Jesus to atone for all of our sins, we have a second chance to live an abundant Christian life when we do accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.

If you have accepted Jesus into your life and know of a family member, a friend or even a co-worker who hasn’t already, then God wants you to share the good news about his Son with them. We as Christians are all called to the Great Commission that Jesus Christ started on earth to help in the eternal salvation of the world. 

If you have a heart for God, then pray to your Heavenly Father to provide opportunities for you to share the good news with those around you who have yet to receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. The Holy Spirit will guide you in those opportunities as to what to say so that they will be receptive when you share the good news about Jesus and what he did on the cross for all of us. For Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know Him and have seen Him.” (John 14:6-7, NIV)

Christianity: Not a Religion

While there are many religions practiced around the world, Christianity is different. Christianity is actually NOT a religion but our relationship with God and our relationships with other people. When God the Father sent Jesus Christ his only Son to die on the cross for us, it was because he wanted us to have a personal relationship with Him. Jesus Christ is not only our Lord and Savior but our bridge to having a relationship with our Heavenly Father. For Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6, NIV)

God wants you to rely on Him because He knows what is best for you. He wants you to involve Him in all aspects of your life so that He can guide you and help you. He wants you to always be authentic when you pray and speak to Him. No matter how you are feeling, you can speak to God about anything. If you are upset because things are not going well in your life, the Lord understands your anger and frustration. He knows exactly what you need even when you don’t. We may not always sense His presence but He is always there for you. For God said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5) Just as God is faithful to us, he expects us to be faithful to Him. The one thing He does ask of us is to believe in his Son Jesus Christ – for he is the way. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12, NIV) 

People often don’t realize that Jesus is the head of the Christian church. He wanted to build a church based on a community of believers who supported one another and held each other accountable for their actions. No church body can claim to have such a foundation except Christianity. Believers know that the Bible is God’s Word and the truth. By following the teachings in the Bible and being a part of a Christian community, people can live the abundant life that Christ wanted us to live. No matter what problems you may be facing in your life right now, the answers are in God’s Word and faithful Christians are there to help you to succeed.