Connecting Faith To LIfe

In what appears to us as a divine delay is a divine purpose. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_108_Divine_Delay first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

The theological why of forgiveness is because we have been forgiven; the practical why is because it frees us from bondage. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_107_Duty_That_Frees first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Turns out, eternity can be a rags to riches story or a riches to rags story. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_106_Rags_to_Riches first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

To be faithful stewards requires we be wise in the use of our resources realizing that we will be held to account. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_105_Faithful_Stewards first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

The heart of the Father is to restore those who come with repentance. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_104_Repentance_and_Restoration first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

It could be that Luke intends to show us the work of the Son, the Holy Spirit, and the Father in the greatest search and rescue mission of all time. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_103_Search_and_Rescue first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

To truly calculate the cost, you must consider both the cost of action and the cost of inaction not only for the near term but in the long term. Jesus calls us to a decision. Choose wisely. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_102_Calculate_the_Cost first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

There is no priority more important than accepting God's invitation. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_101_Misordered_Priorities first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Jesus is the narrow door through Whom we are to strive to enter. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_100_The_Narow_Door first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Jesus' words give explanation as to how and why He could do what He did; His works gave credibility to His words. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_99_Words_and_Works first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

The kingdom will move from small beginnings to grow in greatness as Jesus turns sinners into saints. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_98_Jesus_Frees_Us first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

A reality check can serve as a wake-up call. Failure to respond to God makes your fate your own responsibility. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_97_Reality Check first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

We come to a variety of crossroads in life which confront us with crisis points, but none are as important as how you respond to Jesus. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_96_Crossroads_and_Crisis_Points first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

If you want to be ready, you must accept Jesus as your Savior; if you want to stay ready, follow Him as your Lord. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_95_Be_Ready_Stay_Ready first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Death is the final enemy that confronts us all, which makes the message of Easter a message of first importance. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_94_Of_First_Importance first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

A healthy fear of God keeps us honest. Fear Him Who knows and cares for you. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_93_Fear God first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Hypocrisy in the church is not a logical argument against the existence of God, only for the sinfulness of humanity. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_92_Calling_Out_Hypocrisy first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

When studying Scripture and a question is encountered within a passage, be sure to understand the premise underlying it- do not take it at face value. The post The_Premise first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

The way of true blessing is to hear the word of God and keep it! The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_91_The_Way_of_Blessing first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

One of the priorities of a disciple is the priority of prayer. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_90_The_Priority_of_Prayer first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Before doing for Jesus, we should sit at His feet to listen and learn what He would have us to do. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_89_Fitting_Him_In_Or_Sitting_at_His_Feet first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Faith is more than holding a set of doctrines, it also seeks to live rightly relating to God and others. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_88_Faith_Working_Through_Love first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

God is sovereign in salvation, yet we are responsible for our response. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_87_Names_Written_in_Heaven first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Anybody who responds to His call, enters His mission. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_86_Entering_His_Mission first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Following Jesus involves more than learning from Him, it includes living for Him, whatever the cost. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_85_Following_Jesus first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Jesus is the expected Shepherd we should listen and follow. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_84_The_Good_Shepherd first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

To reject Jesus is to remain in spiritual darkness and to accept Him is to step into the Light. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_83b_Step_Into_The_Light first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

In sharing what Jesus had done he grows in his understanding of Who Jesus must be. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_83a_A_Man_Called_Jesus first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

It is not just about the heritage you receive but the legacy you leave. The post His_Life_Our_Light_Part_4_A_New_Heritage first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Being the embodiment of God's grace Jesus is the ultimate expression of God's faithfulness. The post His_Life_Our_Light_Part_3_Grace_and_Truth first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Jesus' life is our light for He is Immanuel God with us. The post His_Life_Our_Light_Part_2_Immanuel_God_with_Us first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

The One Who first gave physical life is the only One through Whom spiritual or eternal life can be received. The post His_Life_Our_Light_Part_1_His_Life_Our_Light first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

“I am” was a clear claim of deity and preexistence as the preincarnate Son of God. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_82_I_Am first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Who you believe in matters for only the Son can set you free. Only in Christ can we know and do God's will The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_81_Freedom_in_Christ first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Jesus uses the imagery of the exodus from Egypt to move the unique privilege of being the children of God from Israel to those who believe in His name. The post Jesus_Nicodemus_and_the_Exodus first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Jesus is the light Who delivers us out of darkness through faith in Him. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_80_Light_of_the_World first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Spring, 1947 The Dead Sea Scrolls, the greatest archaeological discovery of the 20th century are found in a cave, near Qumran, by a Bedouin shepherd boy. The post Old_Testament_1947_Trinity_Publishing first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Divine forgiveness is not a license to continue sinning but the motivator to sin no more. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_79_Not_Condemning_Nor_Condoning first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Jesus is the source through Whom the Spirit comes to those who believe in Him. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_78_Invitation_to_Living_Water first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Judging with right judgment is seeking what is objectively true to shape our opinions. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_77_Judge_with_Right_Judgment first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Part of trusting God is a willingness to wait on God rather than moving ahead of Him. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_76_Divine Timeline first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

One quality of discipleship that is often misunderstood and misapplied is that of forgiveness. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_75_Forgiveness first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Tough love seeks to restore not ignore. We are to hold each other accountable in accordance with God's guidelines having sought God's guidance. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_74_Tough_Love first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

If we do not perceive Jesus clearly for Who He is then we will not rightly respond to Him. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_part_69_Seeing_Clearly first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

You cannot arrive at spiritual depth if you are not open to what God is doing, listening to what God is teaching, and reflecting on how it applies. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_part_68_Spiritual_Depth first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Jesus is the promised Messiah for all categories of people. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_part_67b_The_Gentile_Interlude first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

The Pharisees are hiding behind their religious rituals in rejecting Jesus while one of Israel's ancient enemies recognizes Him as the Messiah. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_part_67a_The_Gentile_Interlude first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

Jesus came to get to the heart of our defilement by cleansing and changing the heart. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_part_66_The_Defiled_Heart first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

The Spirit of God uses the Word of God to give life through faith in the Son of God. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_part_65_Words_of_Life first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

As physical life is dependent on bread, spiritual life is dependent on Jesus. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_part_64_Why_Jesus first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.

When you step out in faith, do not be surprised to find that faith tested. The post The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_part_63_The_Lesson_Plan first appeared on Network Bible Fellowship.