Browsing Archive: December, 2016

In Christ Jesus

Posted by David Puffer on Sunday, December 18, 2016,

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Cor 5:17

“…If anyone is in Christ….”

There are at least 38 references in the NT to being “in Christ Jesus.”

All born-again believers are familiar with this term; but how many really understand what it means?

This is an important concept because of what it holds for the people of God:

1. It concerns the very nature of God revealed through Jesus...

Crowns Of Glory

Posted by David Puffer on Sunday, December 11, 2016,

2 Tim 4:8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day--and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

Be Transformed

Posted by David Puffer on Sunday, December 4, 2016,

"Let your waist be girded and your lamps burning; and you yourselves be like men who wait for their master, when he will return from the wedding, that when he comes and knocks they may open to him immediately. Blessed are those servants whom the master, when he comes, will find watching. Assuredly, I say to you that he will gird himself and have them sit down to eat, and will come and serve them.” Luke 12:35-37

This is a call to vigilance.

To be Ready – EPHISTEMI: To stand by, or ...