If you want to grow closer to Christ, let go of everything you've been taught, and let God guide you.

Pray to God for guidance and begin reading the book of Matthew.

As you're reading, let Christ show you who he is. At the same time, let him show you who you are.

Then allow him to change you.

Thought for the day.

If not for Divinity, what did Christ give to the world that caused him to become the most influential person to have ever lived?

Matthew 6:19-21 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth no... “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys

Happy New Year to everyone.

"20. But, lay up for yourselves treasures in Heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

Where is your heart set for this New Year?

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As we come to the end of the year and the beginning of a new year, remember to thank God for all that we have.

Life may get tough, but we can find hope in the everlasting love that is Jesus Christ.

John 3:16.

Proverbs 30:5

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every... Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word.

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 ESV

"16. Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, 17. comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word."

Find comfort in our Lord Jesus.

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Mark 12:17 Jesus said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they marveled at him. | English Standard Version 2016 (ESV) | Download The Bib... Jesus said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they marveled at him.

Mark 12:17 ESV

"17. Jesus said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they marveled at him."

There is no place for politics in religion, Christ taught to keep the two separate from each other.

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Luke 11:2-4 And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone w... And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebt

Luke 11:2-4 ESV
"2. And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. 3. Give us each day our daily bread, 4. and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.”
Amen

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John 12:46 I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness. | English Standard Version 2016 (ESV) | Download The Bible App Now I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness.

John 12:46 ESV
"46. I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness."

To walk in the light is to not stumble in the darkness.

Trust in Christ and allow him to guide you in the light.

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Cain offered sacrifice.
Able offered sacrifice.

So, why did Able find favor, but Cain did not?

Able sacrificed because of his love of God, whereas Cain sacrificed because of what he expected in return from God.

We are to love God because he first loved us, not because of what he can do for us.

1 Corinthians 1:18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. | English Standard Version 2016 (ESV) | Download The Bible App N... For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

1 Corinthians 1:18 ESV
"18.For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."

No one turns to Christ by being told they are wrong, they turn to Christ by being shown that he is right.

Spread Christ's love

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Isaiah 26:3 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. | English Standard Version 2016 (ESV) | Download The Bible App Now You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.

Isaiah 26:3 ESV
"3. You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you."

Let go of the ways of this world, and trust in the Lord, always!

Peace be with you!

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Christ said that those who follow him will be persecuted in his name. (John 15)

Not unbelievers, but false Christians who choose Christianity for what it can do for them.

Christians who pray that their own will be done, and not truly that God's will be done.

Christians who don't know Christ.

Christ came to Earth to teach us that we are to treat each individual as they are. Created by a wonderful, loving God, and with a purpose.

Christ was all-inclusive and never turned his back on anyone, no matter how they treated him.

Christianity in America has lost its relationship with Christ.

Acts 4:32 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. | English St... Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common.

Acts 4:32
"32. Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common."

How does this lesson from acts coincide with American beliefs and capitalism?

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Matthew 12:41 The men of Nineveh will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, something greater than Jonah is here. | Engl... The men of Nineveh will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, something greater than Jonah is here.

Matthew 12:41 ESV
"41. The men of Nineveh will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, something greater than Jonah is here."

Something greater than Jonah is here!

Repent and turn to Christ!

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Acts 4:34-35 ESV
"34.There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold 35.and laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need."

If we have extra, our neighbor shouldn't be without.

If a Christian truly believed in God and the teachings of Christ, the state of this country wouldn't matter.

Their goal would be to spread the love that is Christ, and not the fear that is the world.

Christ knew he would be put to death, yet he still preached to love thy enemy.

Something a little different today.

I created this account to share my studies on Christ and who he is. I can only speak for religion in America, but Christ's teachings have been twisted and, in most cases, completely ignored.

Christ teaches love and compassion for all. Not hate and condemnation.

Matthew 9:9 ESV
"9. As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him.

Two simple words, "Follow me."

If Christians could follow Christ instead of religion, more people would seek Christ's love.

Matthew 5:3-48.
The Sermon on the Mount.

In a time when people were most divided, Christ taught that we should love our enemy.

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Abortion is a controversial topic, but one that comes up often when discussing Christianity.

Here is a deep dive into the topic, with Bible verses for reference.

"Why do we focus on the soul we can't prove exists and ignore the soul that we know exists?"

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I would be interested in being a part of this.

YouTube video by Chevis Ridgeway Luke 22 verses 35-38

Doing some studying on Luke, and came across this video. It seems like he may have mispoken when speaking about the soldier's ear being cut off.

However, his explanation for these verses is very interesting.

Check it out below.

#Jesus #christ #americanizedchristianity

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John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made th... In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made

Praise be to Jesus, who is, was, and always will be!

John 1:1-3 ESV
"1. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2. He was in the beginning with God. 3. All things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made."

#Christ #Jesus

Christ is understanding of our circumstances and meets us where we are at.

An example of this is seen with Jesus' interaction with the woman at the well. Although he knew her past as well as her current situation, he still offered her Salvation.

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John 11:35
"Jesus Wept"
The shortest verse in the Bible has so much to teach. Most importantly, it teaches that Christ showed Empathy.

Jesus Christ's compassion was so strong, that just seeing others sad, brought him to tears.

We are all Called to be like Christ.
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Luke Chapter 22 verse 36 is commonly used by Christians to justify having weapons. But, how does that fit with Christ's teachings?

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#esv #bible #newzion

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