And His name, through faith in His name, has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Acts 3:16 (NKJV) Over the last number of days, we’ve been discussing what Jesus accomplished for us. While Jesus’ work definitely involves the forgiveness of our sins, it’s also about our authority as believers. Acts 3 tells the story of when Peter healed a man who was begging at a city gate. When people wondered how the man was healed, Peter made it very clear. The miracle happened through faith in the name of Jesus. Why is Jesus’ name so powerful? After Jesus’ resurrection, Jesus told the disciples that all authority had been given to Him in heaven and on earth (Matthew 28:18). Jesus has all authority, …
How to deal with guilt trips at the office
Are you secure enough to make people unhappy? At work, you may know someone who tries to get you to do what they want by guilting you into it. I’m sure we’ve all done this at one point or another, but some people seem to make a habit of it. You don’t have to bend to this kind of pressure. You need to stand up for what you believe is right. I’m not saying that you should intentionally make their lives difficult, but you do need to be able to confront people who try to manipulate you by pouting or guilting you. Maybe this person relies on you to fix their problems and holds you responsible for keeping them happy. You’re always doing whatever you …
JESUS’ WORK IS DONE
So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. John 19:30 (NKJV) We’ve been on a series about what Jesus accomplished for us over the last few days, and one thing that is very important to understand about is this. The work that Jesus did is finished. When believers think that they somehow have to earn the right to God’s blessings, it’s as if they’re trying to finish Jesus’ work. They know that Jesus ensured their sins could be forgiven and they could have a relationship with God, but forget that Jesus didn’t stop there. Jesus also took the sin nature of mankind, along with the curse that went with it. And …
La Obra de Jesús está Completada
when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. John 19:30 (NKJV) Durante los últimos días hemos estado hablando sobre lo que Jesús logró para nosotros. Una cosa muy importante que hay que entender es que: la obra que Jesús hizo esta completada. Cuando los creyentes piensan que de alguna manera tienen que ganar el derecho a las bendiciones de Dios, es como si estuvieran intentando terminar el trabajo de Jesús. Ellos saben que Jesus aseguro que sus pecados podrían ser perdonados y que podrían tener una relación con Dios, pero olvidan que Jesús no se detuvo allí. Jesus también se hizo cargo de la naturaleza del pecado de la humanidad, y de …
DON’T MIX NEW AND OLD
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Ephesians 2:8–9 (NKJV) Through Jesus’ finished work of the cross, a brand new deal was struck with God. Everything before that point was under the old covenant. But a new agreement stood in its place afterward. The problem is that many people mix together the old and the new. When Paul wrote letters to the early churches, he continually corrected this issue. The early Christians seemed to have understood that they came into relationship with God through Christ without having to earn it. However, they kept thinking that they needed to earn the blessings of God through their …