"I am what I do"!" protested a very well known Christian in my office one day. We were discussing what defines us as Christians. We actually had quite a spirited debate that day. We were not yelling at each other but it was certainly a passionate "discussion".
Our culture communicates to us every day that what we do defines who we are. We see it in the news, on reality shows, in popular books, and sadly in many churches. We at Grace Life know how that belief causes great struggle and bondage for Christians. We see it every day.
Jesus himself challenged this belief by making it clear that it is not behavior which defines us but birth. That is why he said in John 3 to a respected leader, "You must be born again". Our birth is what Jesus says defines us. Our first birth gave us the wrong identity. Our new birth through our faith in Jesus Christ replaces that identity with the right one.
The person debating with me later came back and said, "I get it. My identity is in Christ, not in what I do".
As we think about Thanksgiving this year, let's understand that in Christ, we are Thankful People. So we give thanks. Let's also understand that in Christ, we are already Givers. So we give because that is simply who we are.
As this year is winding down, we are asking Givers like you to become monthly financial supporters so we can start 2012 strong in getting the "grace" message out.
We are asking God for 20 Givers at $10 per month, 20 Givers at $20 per month, 10 Givers at $50 per month, and 10 Givers at $100 per month. Would you prayerfully consider joining us as one of those levels? If so, just CLICK HERE and follow the instructions.
Until next time remember, He loves us.
Be Free in Christ, Our culture communicates to us every day that what we do defines who we are. We see it in the news, on reality shows, in popular books, and sadly in many churches. We at Grace Life know how that belief causes great struggle and bondage for Christians. We see it every day.
Jesus himself challenged this belief by making it clear that it is not behavior which defines us but birth. That is why he said in John 3 to a respected leader, "You must be born again". Our birth is what Jesus says defines us. Our first birth gave us the wrong identity. Our new birth through our faith in Jesus Christ replaces that identity with the right one.
The person debating with me later came back and said, "I get it. My identity is in Christ, not in what I do".
As we think about Thanksgiving this year, let's understand that in Christ, we are Thankful People. So we give thanks. Let's also understand that in Christ, we are already Givers. So we give because that is simply who we are.
As this year is winding down, we are asking Givers like you to become monthly financial supporters so we can start 2012 strong in getting the "grace" message out.
We are asking God for 20 Givers at $10 per month, 20 Givers at $20 per month, 10 Givers at $50 per month, and 10 Givers at $100 per month. Would you prayerfully consider joining us as one of those levels? If so, just CLICK HERE and follow the instructions.
Until next time remember, He loves us.
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