As we live, we should hold onto one thing. That there is someone who died for me. We should remember this every day. Because Jesus died for my sins, that is why my life has meaning and value. Remember every single day: there is someone who died for me.
As we live, we should hold onto one thing. That there is someone who died for me. We should remember this every day. Because Jesus died for my sins, that is why my life has meaning and value. Remember every single day: there is someone who died for me.
When you live by the law alone, it seems like it would be good… but then you fall into self-loathing soon, because you can never live up to God’s standard, and you begin to realize your sins eventually very deeply. The only way to be freed from this burden is by the gospel of grace, which is the life of Jesus Christ.
When you live by the law alone, it seems like it would be good… but then you fall into self-loathing soon, because you can never live up to God’s standard, and you begin to realize your sins eventually very deeply. The only way to be freed from this burden is by the gospel of grace, which is the life of Jesus Christ.
How should we preach the gospel? Not with nice and sweet words only, but we should preach the gospel in all its glory, in both condemnation of sin and the message of salvation altogether. The gospel contains grace but it does not compromise with sin at all. That is the awesomeness of the gospel, you would think that with grace you would need to compromise and relax regarding sin but the gospel has both grace and does not compromise with sin, it contains both balance and harmony.
How should we preach the gospel? Not with nice and sweet words only, but we should preach the gospel in all its glory, in both condemnation of sin and the message of salvation altogether. The gospel contains grace but it does not compromise with sin at all. That is the awesomeness of the gospel, you would think that with grace you would need to compromise and relax regarding sin but the gospel has both grace and does not compromise with sin, it contains both balance and harmony.
Apostle Paul`s testimony was powerful and shook people`s hearts because, first of all, his own heart was trembling with grace. In that sense, Apostle Paul said that God`s righteousness is ‘from faith to faith.’ That`s what evangelism is -- your faith transfers to others. So, if you want to share Jesus` grace powerfully, your own heart needs to be trembling with grace first.
Apostle Paul`s testimony was powerful and shook people`s hearts because, first of all, his own heart was trembling with grace. In that sense, Apostle Paul said that God`s righteousness is ‘from faith to faith.’ That`s what evangelism is -- your faith transfers to others. So, if you want to share Jesus` grace powerfully, your own heart needs to be trembling with grace first.
God`s Word stands forever. When persecution ceases then the Word of God spreads tremendously. In that sense, crisis is an opportunity, because it means the time of revival is coming soon. In the midst of hardship, what we need to do is prepare for the time of revival when God`s Word will spread rapidly.
God`s Word stands forever. When persecution ceases then the Word of God spreads tremendously. In that sense, crisis is an opportunity, because it means the time of revival is coming soon. In the midst of hardship, what we need to do is prepare for the time of revival when God`s Word will spread rapidly.
The fact that we can sit down in peace with one another is really amazing. How hard is it for people in the world to sit down together in peace and fellowship? People may have to get drunk to do so. In Jesus we can have sober fellowship with one another because we are drunk in the Holy Spirit all the time. We should realize how thankful it is to be able to have fellowship in Christ and have communion of the saints. The communion of saints in the Apostles Creed is very amazing. It`s extraordinary and not mundane. Amen.
The fact that we can sit down in peace with one another is really amazing. How hard is it for people in the world to sit down together in peace and fellowship? People may have to get drunk to do so. In Jesus we can have sober fellowship with one another because we are drunk in the Holy Spirit all the time. We should realize how thankful it is to be able to have fellowship in Christ and have communion of the saints. The communion of saints in the Apostles Creed is very amazing. It`s extraordinary and not mundane. Amen.
“The more I study God`s Word, the more I realize: before I accepted Jesus, I was his enemy.”
Forgiven sinners are people who took the road less traveled. Just like Jesus said in Matthew 7:13-14, the gate is narrow and road is hard that leads to life, and few find it. Don`t just follow the crowd on the broad way toward sin and destruction. Instead, believe Jesus who said to follow the less-traveled path that leads to eternal life in Christ.
Forgiven sinners are people who took the road less traveled. Just like Jesus said in Matthew 7:13-14, the gate is narrow and road is hard that leads to life, and few find it. Don`t just follow the crowd on the broad way toward sin and destruction. Instead, believe Jesus who said to follow the less-traveled path that leads to eternal life in Christ.
Because human beings are sinners who are rotten inside, it`s hard to embrace everyday people. But Christians are the people who embrace sinners. That`s what we do, because that`s what Jesus Christ did for us. Churches should welcome sinners, in Jesus` name, to come and change through the Gospel. In other words, church is a gathering place for forgiven sinners. One church came up with this slogan: "No perfect people allowed." It`s another way of saying, "We don`t consider ourselves perfect." It means, "All of us are forgiven sinners, just like you."
Because human beings are sinners who are rotten inside, it`s hard to embrace everyday people. But Christians are the people who embrace sinners. That`s what we do, because that`s what Jesus Christ did for us. Churches should welcome sinners, in Jesus` name, to come and change through the Gospel. In other words, church is a gathering place for forgiven sinners. One church came up with this slogan: "No perfect people allowed." It`s another way of saying, "We don`t consider ourselves perfect." It means, "All of us are forgiven sinners, just like you."
This photo was meant to be posted on Church Instagram. Walked by the "Jesus Saves" sign on the way back from lunch, and we snapped a photo. The complementary colors of the outfit and sky make the sign pop even more. We hope to keep the spirit of this sign alive in Los Angeles through Pilgrim`s ministry!
This photo was meant to be posted on Church Instagram. Walked by the "Jesus Saves" sign on the way back from lunch, and we snapped a photo. The complementary colors of the outfit and sky make the sign pop even more. We hope to keep the spirit of this sign alive in Los Angeles through Pilgrim`s ministry!
What is the Gospel? As Jesus said to the Greeks, the Gospel means to fall into the earth like a grain of wheat and to die, so that we can bear much fruit. That is emptying and sacrificing. It means to invest into people extravagantly. I was reminded recently that "life is too short." We don`t have that many opportunities to show love to people while they are living. That`s why, when we do have an opportunity, we should seize that chance and invest into people`s lives extravagantly.
What is the Gospel? As Jesus said to the Greeks, the Gospel means to fall into the earth like a grain of wheat and to die, so that we can bear much fruit. That is emptying and sacrificing. It means to invest into people extravagantly. I was reminded recently that "life is too short." We don`t have that many opportunities to show love to people while they are living. That`s why, when we do have an opportunity, we should seize that chance and invest into people`s lives extravagantly.
Originally, man should live by God`s revelational knowledge, then everything becomes easy. But because of the fall of man, we`ve lost this revelational connection. Now, because we have to think of everything ourselves, life is so tiresome. But God has such amazing ways, which we cannot imagine, if only we seek him. We especially have to be filled with the knowledge of the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Everything that we do and study is in order to understand his suffering and sacrifice better.
Originally, man should live by God`s revelational knowledge, then everything becomes easy. But because of the fall of man, we`ve lost this revelational connection. Now, because we have to think of everything ourselves, life is so tiresome. But God has such amazing ways, which we cannot imagine, if only we seek him. We especially have to be filled with the knowledge of the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Everything that we do and study is in order to understand his suffering and sacrifice better.
Thank you to all missionaries volunteering to help evangelize Los Angeles! We humbly ask for your help to save many souls with the Gospel of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior!
Thank you to all missionaries volunteering to help evangelize Los Angeles! We humbly ask for your help to save many souls with the Gospel of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior!
Thank you to all the missionaries who followed and liked our page. We look forward to working together in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ!
Thank you to all the missionaries who followed and liked our page. We look forward to working together in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ!
We shouldn`t call easy tasks "hard." Obviously, we should call easy tasks "easy." But as Christians, we shouldn`t call hard things "hard" either. Faith is to call the hard things "easy." Because it`s not me doing it! Christ is doing everything.
We shouldn`t call easy tasks "hard." Obviously, we should call easy tasks "easy." But as Christians, we shouldn`t call hard things "hard" either. Faith is to call the hard things "easy." Because it`s not me doing it! Christ is doing everything.
When we work by our own strength, we tend to become cowardly, because we are confined inside our severely limited capabilities. We don`t try anything, because we`re afraid to fail. But when we empty ourselves of all our power and rely only on God, then we can have courage to take on faithful challenges. Then we become bold and courageous.
When we work by our own strength, we tend to become cowardly, because we are confined inside our severely limited capabilities. We don`t try anything, because we`re afraid to fail. But when we empty ourselves of all our power and rely only on God, then we can have courage to take on faithful challenges. Then we become bold and courageous.
Habakkuk was the awake prophet who concerned for and prayed for his generation. We should also become the awake prophets for today. We should concern for and pray for our generation like Habakkuk did. And let`s be the righteous ones who live by faith in Jesus Christ and his grace.
Habakkuk was the awake prophet who concerned for and prayed for his generation. We should also become the awake prophets for today. We should concern for and pray for our generation like Habakkuk did. And let`s be the righteous ones who live by faith in Jesus Christ and his grace.
How can we love? Jesus said that if we abide in him, then we will bear "much" fruit. We can love when we`re attached to Jesus` love -- we need to understand the love of Jesus better through the Bible. The more that we are immersed in God`s Word, the more we can know Jesus` love and bear fruit. He is our vine, and we are his branches. So, let`s bear much fruit for Jesus!
How can we love? Jesus said that if we abide in him, then we will bear "much" fruit. We can love when we`re attached to Jesus` love -- we need to understand the love of Jesus better through the Bible. The more that we are immersed in God`s Word, the more we can know Jesus` love and bear fruit. He is our vine, and we are his branches. So, let`s bear much fruit for Jesus!
What is God`s gift like? It`s always something unexpected. It`s always beyond what we deserve. That`s how we know it`s from God. His gift is always surprising, delightful, amazing, more than we deserve, and cannot be earned.
What is God`s gift like? It`s always something unexpected. It`s always beyond what we deserve. That`s how we know it`s from God. His gift is always surprising, delightful, amazing, more than we deserve, and cannot be earned.
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Graffiti cleanup. God let us meet the city painters too. All in all a good fellowship time.
Studying the cross of Jesus Christ with our friend Cowin
Teens played a special song for Sunday Service, “Thank you Jesus for the blood.”
Beachside Sunday Service. The ocean is one of God’s most amazing creations. We enjoyed swimming and a picnic.
Beachside Sunday Service. The ocean is one of God’s most amazing creations. We enjoyed swimming and a picnic.
Beautiful campus
Had fun learning to make these sweet wraps with friends at our weekly fellowship!
Work in progress. We’ll be ecstatic when all the art is displayed. May God be glorified in this place!
Work in progress. We’ll be ecstatic when all the art is displayed. May God be glorified in this place!
Someone brought their best friend to our weekly USC fellowship meeting…
Had a great time studying Romans 3 with friends in Christ. 🙌 Add “friends” to the advantages that believers have in Christ. 😄💪🤝
Had a great time studying Romans 3 with friends in Christ. 🙌 Add “friends” to the advantages that believers have in Christ. 😄💪🤝
On campus. Today’s study is Romans 2. Let’s be immersed in God’s Word!
Rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ!
On the scene for Bible Study!
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At the Leavey Library for Bible Study. #USC
Studying at our church library
Getting ready for Bible Study!
