Verse of the Day 2/18
Acts 15:9-10 He made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith. 10 Now then, why are you testing God by putting a yoke on the disciples' necks that neither our ancestors nor we have been able to bear? Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
In Acts 15 Peter stands up and addresses the Jerusalem council in regards to legalistic regulations, in particular the requirements of circumcision as a requirement as proof of salvation. Peter indicates that there is no distinction between believers in this and other matters with fellow Christians. What they had in common was that they had turned, had their hearts cleansed by faith, by the working of regeneration.
Some may look at Christianity as being too restrictive, too many rules and regulations when in actuality it can be freeing. It can be an abundant life. A lot of it will depend on your worldview, the lens through which you look at the world. These thoughts brought me to a chorus that I remember singing in our little church as a teenager, they still ring true today.
New Life
New Life in Christ abundant and free!
What glories shine, what joys are mine,
What wondrous blessings I see!
My past with its sin, the searching and strife,
Forever gone -- There's a bright new dawn!
For in Christ I have found new life.
What glories shine, what joys are mine,
What wondrous blessings I see!
My past with its sin, the searching and strife,
Forever gone -- There's a bright new dawn!
For in Christ I have found new life.
Once you've found new life, don't let yourself be drawn back to a world of slavery to the things of the world, or try to put a yoke around others, instead shine.
Shine
Make 'em wonder what you've got
Make 'em wish that they were not
On the outside, looking bored
Shine
Let it shine before all men
Let'em see good works and then
Let 'em glorify the Lord - Newsboys
In Christ,
Mike
Mike
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Eph 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace NIV
Eph 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace NIV
Acts 15:8-10 Amplified Bible (AMP)
8 And God, Who is acquainted with and understands the heart, bore witness to them, giving them the Holy Spirit as He also did to us;
9 And He made no difference between us and them, but cleansed their hearts by faith (by a strong and welcome conviction that Jesus is the Messiah, through Whom we obtain eternal salvation in the kingdom of God).
10 Now then, why do you try to test God by putting a yoke on the necks of the disciples, such as neither our forefathers nor we [ourselves] were able to endure?
8 And God, Who is acquainted with and understands the heart, bore witness to them, giving them the Holy Spirit as He also did to us;
9 And He made no difference between us and them, but cleansed their hearts by faith (by a strong and welcome conviction that Jesus is the Messiah, through Whom we obtain eternal salvation in the kingdom of God).
10 Now then, why do you try to test God by putting a yoke on the necks of the disciples, such as neither our forefathers nor we [ourselves] were able to endure?
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