Christ welcomed all those who thirst or are heavy laden to come to Him. However, He knew that not just anyone could do so. The natural human mind, unaided, does not comprehend God’s mind. It isn’t convicted by the Word. Christ said in John 6:44 “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him.” One’s calling is then an act…
Story Category: Plan of Salvation
Faith to Face Our Trials – Pat Higgins cgg.org
David Grabbe
5 years ago in God, Grace, Plan of Salvation
Life sometimes seems to be one trial after another. However, God has revealed an astounding facet of our relationship with Him that should give us the faith to soldier on despite our many trials. On the night of His crucifixion, Jesus declared that the Father loves us just as much as He loves Christ. As the perfect Parent, He does not love any one child…
“You Will Not Surely Die!” – Jim Franks lifehopeandtruth.com
Ryan Welsh
5 years ago in Gospel Message, Plan of Salvation, Human Beings, Second Resurrection, Immortal Soul
At some point we all face and wonder what happens after death. Most accept without question that what they are taught comes from scripture. That is “we are an immortal soul that at death lives on eternally in heaven or in hell.” What most don’t realize is this belief predates the first coming of Jesus, having its origins in paganism. It can arguably be traced…
What Are the Meanings of God’s Festivals? – David Treybig lifehopeandtruth.com
Steven Orchard
5 years ago in Plan of Salvation, Holy Days
The world is becoming an increasingly dark place. Many struggle to find purpose and joy given a seemingly dismal future, however there is much encouragement to be gained from learning of God’s plan. His holy days perfectly map out the plan of salvation that God has been executing since the beginning of time. He has a plan for this world and He has a plan…