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Archive for December 2008

Christmas Means Peace with God

Posted by: naojeiram on: December 23, 2008

“Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.” Romans 5:1 (NLT)
Do you realize that if you’re trying to live your life without God, you are at war with him? You are at war with God, [...]

Christmas Brings Reconciliation

Posted by: naojeiram on: December 22, 2008

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:13-14 (NIV)

Peace on earth and good will toward men – that’s reconciliation.
What is reconciliation? It’s when a broken relationship is restored. [...]

Christmas: God’s Grace at Work

Posted by: naojeiram on: December 19, 2008

“God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.” Ephesians 2:8-9 (NLT)

God says, “I will give you my grace.” What is grace? [...]

Christmas: Saved for a Purpose

Posted by: naojeiram on: December 18, 2008

He saved us and he called us to be his own people, not because of what we have done, but because of his own purpose and grace. 2 Timothy 1:9 (TEV)
The Bible also teaches that Jesus came to save you for something. God has a purpose and a plan for your life; he created you [...]

Christmas Is a Time of Salvation

Posted by: naojeiram on: December 15, 2008

“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:11-12 (NIV)
Today in the town of David (that’s Bethlehem ) a Savior (there’s the salvation part) [...]

Christmas: God Is for You

Posted by: naojeiram on: December 12, 2008

“But the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.” Luke 2:10 (NLT)
Knowing God is for you will change your whole perspective on life. You’ll stop thinking of God as someone looking down from heaven, ready to yell, “Gotcha!” anytime you mess [...]

Christmas: God Loves Us

Posted by: naojeiram on: December 10, 2008

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 (NLT)
God loves you so much that he sent Jesus on a mission of love with a message of love. Christmas is a yearly reminder that God loves [...]

Christmas: Celebration!

Posted by: naojeiram on: December 9, 2008

“I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” Luke 2:10 (NIV)
This may come as a shock to you, but God really likes parties. God is into parties; God likes to party; God is constantly throwing parties. In fact, the Bible says that God’s angels throw a party every [...]