The Big Difference Between Believing Jesus and Following Jesus

What does it really mean to be a Christian? Some might say, “It means to believe in Jesus, brother/sister.” But if that were true, then salvation would be as simple as mental agreement. Yet the Bible tells us, “Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble” (James…

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Not my way, but His way

In a world that glorifies self-expression and personal truth, it’s easy—even tempting—to believe that we are free to define right and wrong for ourselves. The culture says, “Follow your heart.” “Do what feels right to you.” “Live your truth.” But Scripture teaches something very different—something far more life-giving and eternally secure: “In those days there…

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Faithful Obedience to Jesus is the true goal of Discipleship

When we think about discipleship, it’s easy to associate it with gaining knowledge—learning scripture, understanding theology, and studying the life of Jesus. While knowledge is valuable, it is not the ultimate goal of discipleship. Jesus did not call His followers to simply know about Him; He called them to obey Him. Knowing vs. Obeying There…

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