Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:11–12.
Salvation is a gift that comes from God alone. You can't earn it, you can only receive it humbly and gratefully. Growth in faith and Christ-filled living is the result of working with God; walking with Him and pursuing, working, fighting, and holding tightly.
The person who has been genuinely saved; the person who truly believes; is filled with God's Spirit. That Spirit works in us to produce godly character. This does not happen without our cooperation. The true believer FOLLOWS Christ. They do not merely talk about it.
Being a Christian is not just about what happens to you when you die. It is also about a transformed life NOW. Pursue Him. Do so energetically. Open your arms to the transforming power of God. Resist the urge to be a Christian "in the stands." Get into the game!
On the Field 6.20.21
1 Timothy 6:11–12.
Salvation is a gift that comes from God alone. You can't earn it, you can only receive it humbly and gratefully. Growth in faith and Christ-filled living is the result of working with God; walking with Him and pursuing, working, fighting, and holding tightly.
The person who has been genuinely saved; the person who truly believes; is filled with God's Spirit. That Spirit works in us to produce godly character. This does not happen without our cooperation. The true believer FOLLOWS Christ. They do not merely talk about it.
Being a Christian is not just about what happens to you when you die. It is also about a transformed life NOW. Pursue Him. Do so energetically. Open your arms to the transforming power of God. Resist the urge to be a Christian "in the stands." Get into the game!