Happy Valentine's Day

From Ginger Cox: 

Sent with Love

For the last few weeks, John 3:16 has circled through my mind.

John 3:16 – For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish,but have eternal life.

Then yesterday I read a different 3:16, and the message was amplified!

1 John 3:16 – We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us.

To me, these are the ultimate Valentines—the perfect love notes from our Father and His Son.

Yet Jesus left one more message for us—‘A new commandment I give to you...even as I have loved you, that you also love one another’ (John 13:34).

The perfect love triangle is: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit actively working in you.

Let's pass along His love message this Valentine season.

  

 Happy Valentine's Day!

   

Ginger Cox
www.CoxWorks.com 

This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad today! 
Psalm 118:24

Are You Sharing the Good News?

My Sunday School teacher, who has been invaluable to our group,  has put together a lesson I would like to share with you. Read carefully. Give this some deep thought.

All People Are Without Excuse

(Romans 1:16-25)

Let us consider these three groups of people: #1. Believers who have put their faith in Jesus Christ. #2. People who have rejected Jesus as Christ. 3. People who have never heard about Christ. The Bible is clear about the destiny of the first two.

This week’s lesson question was “What about the people who’ve never heard about Jesus?” yet maybe the more relevant question is “What am I doing to share the good news of salvation given by God through Jesus Christ?”

            All People Are Without Excuse Before God (18-25) – general or natural revelation

·         God created all people to worship and serve Him alone. We are accountable.

·         They choose to suppress evident truth—God’s attributes as shown in creation but also an inner consciousness of God because we are created in His image.

·         God’s wrath is a reasonable abhorrence to godlessness and unrighteousness.

·         Godlessness—choosing to reject Him—not worshiping or thanking God.

·         Unrighteousness—not acting right toward other people.

·         God lets people choose their destiny and suffer consequences of their choices.

·         God’s wrath is now and later—but if sinners respond, He will save them.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ Brings Salvation to All Who Believe (16-17) – Theme

·         Even those who honor God due to natural revelation need to hear the gospel.

·         Culture was (and is) antagonistic to gospel—we must not be intimidated.

·         Read Mark 8:38 and 2 Timothy 1:12 regarding not being ashamed.

·         Gospel is the dynamic, life-changing message leading to a divine relationship.

·         Everyone who believes in Christ and repents will receive eternal life.

·         Righteousness is only by God’s grace—activated and sustained by faith.

Prayer – Dear Lord, thank you for making Yourself known, foremost in Jesus Christ. May I be so awed in knowing You that I will be diligent in making You known to others. Amen.