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Tweet Probably the most important question ever asked in the Bible. Here is this week’s memory verse: ““But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon…
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There is a special moment of worship that happens occasionally where I sense so strongly the presence of God that all the troubles of the world disappear. I don’t have a care in the world except the glory of God. I call it a sacred place…for a sacred moment… It doesn’t last long, but it lasts long enough that it changes me in that moment! It certainly renews my faith and strengthens me for the journey of life.
I’ll be honest, it doesn’t happen as often as I would like, but it happened twice this week.
It doesn’t seem to be something I can plan. If it were, I’d stay in that place and moment, but I’ve discovered there are a few things that might trigger such a time:
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A recent college graduate from our church sent me an email recently. She’s struggled with her spiritual past. She became a believer early in life, got off track for a while, and now she’s on fire for God, Her dilemma is whether she lost her salvation during that time. She wonders what would have happened to her eternally had she died during her time of wandering. She wanted to know why I believe in eternal security.
I realize I’m stepping in dangerous territory with this discussion question. This issue divides people theologically as much as any other. Some of my closest believing friends would disagree with me here, believing that one can lose their salvation, but I believe in eternal security.
Here is my quick answer to my friend:
Tweet It’s Easter weekend, so what would be a more appropriate verse than this week’s memory verse? What difference would it make if you and I lived with the reality…
When they had crucified Him, they divided up His clothes by casting lots. Matthew 27:35 NIV
The baby was born. It seems we just celebrated His birth a few months ago. He was laid in a borrowed manger. He grew in wisdom and stature. He fulfilled all prophecy that was written about Him.
He performed many miracles. He did only the will of His Father. He never sinned. He cared for the sick. He loved the poor.
He taught the disciples. He baptized many.
But…