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 …
No mezcle Nuevo y Antiguo
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) A través de la obra realizada por Jesús en la cruz, un nuevo pacto fue hecho con Dios. Todo antes de ese punto estaba bajo el antiguo pacto. Pero después, un nuevo pacto lo reemplazó. El problema es que mucha gente mezcla lo antiguo y lo nuevo. Cuando Pablo escribía cartas a las primeras iglesias, continuamente corregía este error. Los primeros cristianos parecían haber entendido que ellos entraron en una relación con Dios a través de Cristo sin tener que ganarla. Sin embargo, ellos seguían pensando que necesitaban ganar las bendiciones de Dios a través …
La Obra de Jesús lo empodera
And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” Mark 16:17–18 (NKJV) Cuando Jesús nos dio la Gran Comisión, Él dijo, “Vayan por el mundo y prediquen el evangelio a todas las criaturas” (La Biblia Nueva Versión del Rey Jacobo). Pero Él no nos envió con las manos vacías. Él continúo con los versículos 17 y 18, los cuales hablan del poder en el que caminamos como creyentes. Debido a la obra realizada por Jesús, el perdón de Dios está para usted; fue …
JESUS’ WORK EMPOWERS YOU
And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” Mark 16:17–18 (NKJV) When Jesus gave us the Great Commission, He said, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (NKJV). But He didn’t send us empty handed. He followed it up with verses 17 and 18, which speak of the power we walk in as believers. Because of the finished work of Jesus, God’s forgiveness is available to you; it was won for you by Jesus, and this is …
LET’S GET PERSONAL
Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”). Galatians 3:13 (NKJV) Instead of saying, “Hello,” when they greet each other, the people of the Northern Natal tribes of South Africa say, “Sawubona,” which means, “I see you.” It is a very personal greeting that has a unique depth to it. This is the way God greets you. When Jesus died on the cross, He died for the sin of mankind. But it wasn’t the crucifixion or the soldiers who killed Him. What killed Jesus was taking on the sin nature of mankind. You see, when Adam and Eve chose to disobey God and follow Satan’s …