God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. — 2 Corinthians 5:21 NIV Two things are necessary to become righteous, both of which …
Tag: the cross
Carrying Our Burdens
Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior,Who daily bears our burdens.— Psalm 68:19 NIV There were many times when I felt completely alone, carrying the heavy weight of life’s burdens. In those moments, …
As He Is So Are We in This World
“As He is, so are we in this world.”—1 John 4:17 The Scripture says of Jesus, “As He is, so are we in this world.” People rejected and despised Jesus. Let’s not forget that He …
Outcasts
“And I will bring your health back and heal your wounds,” says the Lord,“because other people said you were outcasts. They said, ‘No one cares about Zion.”—Jeremiah 30:17 ERV When we accept the cross of Christ, we …
Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me
“Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me.”—Matthew 10:38 Jesus told the people, “Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me.” …
What It Means to Be a Christian
Christianity is a monotheistic religion and is the largest of the world’s religions. Christianity revolves around the teachings and life of Jesus Christ. Christians believe in one God who exists as three persons: the Father, …