Straightway Ministry: Jul 13, 2011

The Message of the Cross

The only solution for sin, the only answer to sin, is the Cross of Christ!

The Cross of Christ is the foundation principle of all Bibical Doctrine. It is the foundation because it is the first principle of Redemption, brought about in the Mind of God even before the foundation of the world (1 Pet. 1:18-20). This means that every single doctrine must be built on the foundation of Christ and the Cross, or else, in some way, it will be spurious. And that's the problem with the modern Church; in many cases it is building doctrines on other foundation.

Requirement for Salvation: Romans 10:9-10 9)"That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead you shall be saved. 10)For with the heart man believes unto Righteousiness and with the mouth confession is made unto Salvation".

Say outloud this prayer: Lord Jesus I am a sinner, please forgive me and cleanse me from all my sin. I am sorry please come into my heart as Lord and Savior and save me. In Jesus Name I pray. Thank you Jesus right now I am saved.

Let us know if you prayed that prayer and accepted Christ.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Who is Your Best Friend?

Read: John 15:12-17 – 12) “This is my commandment, That you love one another, as I have loved you. 13) Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14) You are my friends, if you do whatsoever I command you. 15) Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knows not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. 16) You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever you shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. 17) These things I command you, that you love one another”.

Jesus Christ is man’s best Friend. Christians are not only forgiven of their sins and gifted with eternal life; their relationship with God is transformed from enmity to intimacy.

Abraham was called a “friend of God.” (James 2:23) Jesus” disciples were not merely students but “friends.” (John 15:13) During His earthly ministry, His disposition toward even the most despised of men, tax-gathers, was characterized by friendliness.

As your Friend, Jesus loves you as no other can. He loves you when you behave miserably, when others reject you and misunderstand you; Jesus embraces you, comforts you, and counsels you.

As your holy Friend, Jesus listens with compassion. You can complain, argue, gripe, moan, cry, or grieve. He sympathizes with every emotion without turning you away.

Jesus’ friendship is unceasing. There is never a moment, a nanosecond, when you are without His intimate presence. At the height of loneliness, Jesus is with you, in you, longing for you to look to Him for His unfailing help and consolation.

Is Jesus your Friend? Do you see Him only in a stern light; or do you hear Him call: “Friend, come and spend time with Me today”?

Friendship with God is life’s greatest pleasure and eternity’s everlasting reward.