Tag: salvation

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A Soldier’s Snapshot: Honoring Sacrifice and Seeking Salvation This Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, I reflect on a 1940 Fort Sill photograph of my great-grandfather, William Elvin Penn, and his battalion, including a Japanese American soldier. Taken before WWII’s turmoil, it captures unity and sacrifice. Many didn’t return from the Pacific, reminding us life is fleeting (James 4:14). Like Christ, who laid down His life (John 15:13), these soldiers inspire us to live boldly and accept salvation urgently. Honor their legacy by embracing Christ’s love today. Share this story of courage and faith. #MemorialDay #Faith #Sacrifice #Jesus, #Salvation

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The Life in the Blood: How Jesus’ Blood and “Zoe” Redefine Our Family Tree

Leviticus 17:11 says life is in the blood—Jesus’ sinless blood carries ‘zoe,’ God’s eternal life. Born of Mary and the Holy Spirit, His uncorrupted blood broke sin’s curse from Adam, offering us rebirth (John 3:3). Through His sacrifice (Hebrews 9:11-14), we’re fathered from above, God’s children (1 Peter 2:9), alive with ‘zoe’ (John 10:10). His blood doesn’t just save—it transforms us into God’s family, bearing His nature (1 John 5:11-12). From Adam’s fall to Christ’s victory, blood tells our story: we’re not just redeemed, we’re infused with the very life of God!

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Understanding Spiritual Rebirth in Christianity

The concept of “being born again” in Christianity signifies a spiritual rebirth through faith in Jesus Christ, leading to profound transformation in identity and inheritance. Salvation, rooted in faith, begins with hearing the Gospel and includes belief, repentance, and calling upon Christ’s name. This rebirth creates a new creation that sanctifies the believer wholly—spirit, soul, and body. Embracing a divine lineage redefines one’s identity as a child of God, empowering believers as heirs with authority. Living out this faith produces the fruits of the Spirit and instills confidence in eternal destiny, enabling believers to experience God’s power and victory in their lives.

Written by Barron

Knowing the Lord vs. Believing: The Key to True Faith

This approach to questioning beliefs shifts from “Are you a believer?” to “Have you known the Lord before?” This change aims to differentiate between true faith and nominal Christianity. True faith involves knowing and following Jesus, not just believing in God’s existence. Evangelism is about introducing people to the living Lord, Jesus, to bring about lasting transformation.