Essential Christian Teachings Christians Need to Know

There is a lot of misunderstanding about Christianity and what the Christian faith actually teaches. Because there are so many doctrines that have been added to the Christian faith, many may be confused about what Christianity actually teaches.

Here are essential teachings Christians need to understand.

1. Without the Resurrection, Christianity doesn't exist.

The core belief of Christianity is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The reason this is the central teaching of Christianity is really very simple: Christ's resurrection was his proof that he wasn't just a man, he is God. It was also about proving that he was the savior of mankind.

2. Jesus is God.

Although Islam teaches that Jesus is a prophet, and Judaism teaches something else, what the Bible teaches is that Jesus was very clear: He is God. He never said he was a man, a prophet. Those beliefs are a misreading of the Christian scripture, as well as heresy.

3. Saved by faith, subject to grace, not judged by the law.

One of the big fallacies non believers commit when it comes to Christians is that they think Christians believe they're perfect. Nothing is further from the truth.

We recognize that we are sinners and that the only path to heaven, and Christ, is to accept Jesus as the Messiah.

Christians are subject to grace because grace is the unearned gift of love from God. In the end, Christians will not be judged on whether they go to heaven or hell, but what their reward in heaven will be.

4. Love God, love your neighbor, love yourself.

In the Old Testament, there are 10 Commandments. When asked about observing the 10 Commandments, Jesus made basically the same statement in every gospel: that we love God, love our neighbor, and then love ourselves.

The Bible is clear that a neighbor is anyone whereas a brother is a fellow believer in Christ. In essence, Christ told us to love everyone.

Loving someone is very different from liking someone. When you like someone, it's about who they are. Love is about who you are. Also, the Bible tells us that God is love. Since God is love, then in order to love others, God must be a part of your life. Otherwise, it isn't love at all.

5. Being saved has nothing to do with being good.

In one of the gospels, someone calls Jesus good. Jesus replied by saying that only God is good. The truth is, none of us are good. No one is good.

Being saved is about accepting Christ as your Savior and putting your faith in him. It is about accepting that Christ is the only road to eternal life, not good works, purgatory, or "being good".

Jesus once said, "Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavty laden, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28). If you want to find true peace, true happiness, you'll find it in Christ.

By J.J

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Revelation 12:11

And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. 

And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die

Remain blessed shalom.

5 Lies About Pornography That Will Destroy a Christian Wife's Marriage

Award winning Gospel singer and songwriter, Kirk Franklin confessed to being addicted to pornography many years ago. It was a shock to both the Christian and secular communities because most people believe that Christians are immune to falling into sins which have such drastic consequences. For this reason, I'm sure many Christian women wonder if their husbands could become prey to the same monster that threatened to destroy Kirk Franklin's marriage.

While it's typical for Christian men to get lost in the deceptive world of pornography, Christian women often can become victims to this very same sin. You may ask: "How can a Christian woman go this far by getting caught up into pornography?" There are many reasons. She:

- Could have been exposed to pornography as a child by a family member or friend.
- Mistakenly stumbled over a magazine/Internet site as a child or in her youth
- Experimented as an adult before or after marriage
- Watches racy shows such as Desperate Wives, soap operas, or other shows and movies with very pornographic undertones.

Being exposed to all these things can weave a web of pain, deceit, and unfortunately a curiosity which causes a woman to crave more of what is forbidden. While many women believe they have good intentions when watching pornography, it can usher them to a secret world that is very difficult to escape from. 

Furthermore, pornography is readily available on TV and on the computer; so one wrong click or change of the remote can change the course of your destiny for the worse.

The devil would love to use pornography as a method for destroying marriages and so many other things in a woman's life because it's very subtle and seductive at first. Pornography presents its way as an escape from reality, but the problem is that in most cases, once a woman takes that journey, it's so hard to get back on track. It can grow into a stronghold, (a trap set up by the enemy to keep you in bondage), that constantly needs to be fed. To do this, the enemy provides the following lies. He says that pornography can:

1. "Stimulate and increase sexual desire and passion within your marriage."
Many times I have found myself glancing at a magazine, as I've stood in the grocery checkout line, when I see a headline which says, "Find out How Porn Can Strengthen Your Relationship!" While watching porn might make you feel more erotic, it ultimately causes you to focus on the sexual activity rather than pleasing your husband.

2. "Cause you to desire your husband more." When you watch porn, you don't see your husband performing the sexual activity, but some other man with some other woman. Porn causes you to focus on the image of the men (or women) you saw in the video.

3. "Helps you to become more intimate with your husband."
Intimacy involves sharing your heart, mind, body, and spirit with your husband. If anything, watching porn can destroy the intimacy you've built with your husband because you're no longer sharing yourself exclusively with your husband. But now you're sharing it with a fantasy that you've created based on what you've seen in the video or an image. In essence you're committing mental adultery.

4. "You're not hurting anyone."
Yes you are! In addition to hurting yourself by pulling away from God and hindering your relationship with Him, you're separating yourself from you husband. Why? Because you're constantly focusing on the pornography, the images you've seen, and the sounds you've heard. In fact, it could cause you to make unfair comparisons between your husband and the unrealistic men you see. And what happens if your children catch you watching porn? What happens if they get exposed to it and become addicted?

5. "It's not addictive." This is probably the most deceptive lie the enemy tells people. While a woman may be able to watch soap operas, videos, and the Internet, a few times without running back to it, each time she views this type of perverted media, it chips away at her integrity. It also gives her a perverted perception of sex and other people. It also puts something in her heart that will eventually draw her back to the forbidden fruit of pornography. It can be just as addictive as crack or heroine.

For this reason, addiction to pornography requires a strong desire to seek deliverance. You must apply action through:

- Prayer for deliverance (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
- Fasting, when necessary (Matthew 17:21).
- Bible study/research (2 Timothy 2:15)
- Outside help such as Christian counseling, and/or a trusted female accountability partner who

cares about you and is rooted in Christ. (Proverbs 11:14)

While watching pornography can be very detrimental to a woman's family, her fellowship with Christ, heart, and her marriage, deliverance is possible. In fact, Kirk Franklin, who was delivered from the destructive power of pornography, is now a witness that all things are possible through Christ. These "all things" don't just include celebrities, but they also include you and any issues you may struggle with, including pornography!

Tiffany Godfrey, also known as the Committed Wife, is very passionate about helping to save Christian marriages by encouraging Christian women.

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Revelation 12:11

And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. 

And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die

Remain blessed shalom.

The Word of God and the word of man.

Revelation 22:18-19 (KJV)

For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:

And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

The word of God is complete.

Why do we look for alternative?

The word of God is complete,

Why do we give alternative?

The word of God is complete,

Why do we take alternative?

The word of God is complete,

The Word of God encourages.

James 1:2-4 (NLT)

Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.

For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow

So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.

The Word of God heals.

Psalm 107:20 (NLT)

He sent out his word and healed them, snatching them from the door of death.

The Word of God teaches contentment, patience and good morals.

Hebrews 13:5 (KJV)

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

The Word of God helps in the time of plenty and troubles.

Psalm 46:1 (KJV)

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

The Word of God brings peace.

John 16:33(KJV)

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

The Word of God gives strength.

Philippians 4:13(KJV)

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

The Word of God delivers.

Psalm 107:20 (KJV)

He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions

The Word of God makes us  genius, geek and expert in our area of specialisation.

Psalm 119:99 (KJV)

I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation

The Word of God warns.

The Word of God chastise.

Hebrews 12:8(KJV)

But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.

The Word of God motivates.

The Word of God prunes.

The Word of God establishes.

Hebrews 4:12 (KJV)

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Name it...

The word of the LORD... the BIBLE have answers to all our questions.

The word of GOD... the BIBLE has provision for all our needs and wants.

So if the word of God have all we need, why do we exalt other books to the BIBLE?

If the word of God have all we need, why do we divert people attention from the word of God?

No word written by man can give you what you will get from the Word of God..THE BIBLE.

The BIBLE was inspired by God.

2 Timothy 3:16(KJV)

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Don't allow yourself to be bamboozle.

No word explains the BIBLE than the BIBLE itself.

No word is better than the BIBLE.

No man can answer a question posed by the BIBLE...The answers is always in the BIBLE.

Romans 16:17

Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.

Believe not everything you are told until you find it in the word of GOD.

We need to sit down and study the word of GOD ourselves  and get the truth.

Avoid false doctrine.

When we read books, it should encourage us to read the word of God more.

But when a word  of man presents itself over the word of God..it is  false doctrine.

This is the age to know the truth .

John 8:32 (KJV)

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

The age to be free  from false doctrine.

The BIBLE is available everywhere for us.

 on the internet,

on our phones,

on our tablets,

...Ever best selling..

In fact the BIBLE is freely given by some organisations.

why do we have free gem and we throw them away?

1 John 4:1 (KJV)

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

The Word of God is complete.

 

If these words touches your life, and you will like to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and personal saviour. It is simple. Pray a prayer of forgiveness. Acknowledge you are a sinner,  ask Jesus Christ to forgive you all your sins. Call Jesus Christ to fill your heart . If you do this you are save, just look for a church of God around you to join, so as to improve your faith in Christ. Do not forget to read your bible day in and out. 

If you are blessed by any of the write-ups in this blog, do not forget to share it with others on twitter  and facebook. You can also like Working-Faith @  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Working-faith/463624163748730. Likewise, if you have  a spare time, you can browse our archive.... You can also share your testimonies  on this blog....your testimony will encourage  others..

Revelation 12:11 (NLT)

And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.

Furthermore, you can leave your prayer points, we will join you in faith to ask from our father in heaven..Jesus Christ.

To contact us, kindly leave a comment and we shall get back to you.

Remain blessed shalom.

Christianity is a life, it is not just a religion

We are not Christians because we go to church,

we are because we live a life like Christ Jesus.

Acts 11:26 (KJV)

and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.
A life of holiness and purity.

A life  free of blemish and accusation.

A life of flesh cannot do these things.

John 6:63 (KJV)

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

1 Peter 1:16

Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy

A life of flesh cannot make you  intimate with  Jesus Christ.

A life of sin distance you from your maker.

Romans 6:1

What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?

Romans 8:7

Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.

To be like Christ Jesus we must accept Him as our Lord and personal savior.

John 14:6

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

To be like Christ Jesus we must be filled with the Holy spirit.

Romans 8:9

You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ.

To be like Christ Jesus we must stay away from sin.

To be like Christ Jesus we must abide in Him day and night.

John 15:4 (KJV)

Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

By abiding in Christ Jesus means we live in Him, and our survival depends on Him.

Then Christianity  will not be a religion,

Then  Christ Jesus will be a friend and not a stranger,

Then we will see Christ as a father, friend, helper, counselor ,  author and finisher of our faith.

We are Christians because we live a life like Christ Jesus, showing His glory to the world,

 teaching  the world the word of God, preaching repentance....in our word, behavior, lifestyle.

  Mark 16:15 (KJV)

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Christianity is not a religion that we only go to God on Sundays, Christmas and new year eve,

it is a life style of which we communicate with God day and night.

Galatians 2:20

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Christ Jesus want to communicate with us day and night.

He want to be at our table when we are eating,

Revelation 3:20

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me

Christ want to be by our bed to bid a good night while he watches over us.

Psalm 121:4

Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

Try Christ Jesus, He can do more than  what you think.

He is a friend..accept Him into your life

and experience the new life style.

If these words touches your life, and you will like to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and personal saviour. It is simple. Pray a prayer of forgiveness. Acknowledge you are a sinner,  ask Jesus Christ to forgive you all your sins. Call Jesus Christ to fill your heart . If you do this you are save, just look for a church of God around you to join, so as to improve your faith in Christ. Do not forget to read your bible day in and out. 

If you are blessed by any of the write-ups in this blog, do not forget to share it with others on twitter  and facebook. You can also like Working-Faith @  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Working-faith/463624163748730 . Likewise, if you have  a spare time, you can browse our archive.... You can also share your testimonies  on this blog....your testimony will encourage  others..

Revelation 12:11 (NLT)

And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.

Furthermore, you can leave your prayer points, we will join you in faith to ask from our father in heaven..Jesus Christ.

To contact us, kindly leave a comment and we shall get back to you.

Remain blessed shalom.

The Blank Cheque

If God give you a blank cheque what will you write?

Matthew 7:7 (NIV)

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

If God give your another chance to start over again what will you change?

If God give you a second chance what will you avoid  and what will you embraces?

Every new year is a blank cheque  with 365 pages,

each page has your name with Gods signature.

You are given the privilege to write what you want.

Write wisely.

Deuteronomy 30:19 (NIV)

This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live

Better way to write,  is to write with the help of the Holy spirit.

John 14:16 (KJV)

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

We are all given opportunities...

What differentiate us is how we use it.

Each year is like a  blank book,

the title is 'Your act in 2014'.

You have 365 chapters to write.

You have 8750 paragraphs to compose.

You  have 525600 sentences to scribble.

You have 31536000 words in total to write..a lot I guess?

In  no time the year will be exhausted..

Whichever letter you choose will make a word,

whichever word you choose will make a sentence,

whichever sentences you combine will make a paragraph.

Your paragraphs will give you a chapter.

In a year time you will write a 365 chapters...

Whatever you write will make a story... live diligently.

Better way to write,  is to write with the help of the Holy spirit.

Romans 8:26(NLT)

And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don't know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words.

We are all given opportunities...

what differentiate us is how we use it.

Happy new year.

If you are blessed by any of the write-ups in this blog, do not forget to share it with others.

You can also share your testimonies with others  on this blog....your testimony will encourage  others..

Revelation 12:11(NLT)

And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die

Remain blessed shalom.

Release Barabbas

Choice is part of human life.

The choices we make, either make us or destroy us.

We have choices...

Life  or death.

Truth or lie.

Good or bad.

Constructive or destructive.

Salvation or damnation.

If we choose life.. we shall live .

Deuteronomy 30:19 (NIV)

This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that 

I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. 

Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.

Our  choices are powerful!

They are the fuel that drives our actions

They are the template that our future is built on.

They are the helmet that we wear  to face risk.

The better our choices, the safer we are.

Proverbs 11:14 (KJV)

Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.

I have been thinking lately..why do we have so much havoc around us?

Why do so many bad news flock our media?

Why do we promote evil compare to righteousness?

..Bad choices....is one of the major reasons.

It happened in the time of Jesus Christ..

Barabbas..the notorious criminal .... was chosen over Christ Jesus.

We unleash evil when we make wrong choices.

That is the reason we have more crime today..

In 2014, our decision matters.

Good and right decision will put us on the wise side,

and  give us speed in all our endeavor.

To make good choices in 2014,

we need to have, know and live in Christ.....,

Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

We need to acknowledge him as our father, comforter and saviour.

Then we are 100% sure that our decision will be right.

John 14:16  (KJV)

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, 

that he may abide with you for ever;

In 2014, we need to learn to go to God,

to  ask, listen and take counsel  before deciding.

James 1:5 (KJV)

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, 

and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

We should be patient,

and never make decision in haste.

Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)

Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. 

Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 

Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. 

His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

It pays to wait on Him

1 John 5:14 (NIV)

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: 
that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

God knows all,

which is the reason we should ask before we making decision or take steps

Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, 

and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

He will tell us which way, and

 how to go.

Isaiah 30:21 (KJV)

And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, 

This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

Let your decision in 2014 be to Gods glory.

Choose wisely.

shalom.

If you are blessed by any of the write-ups in this blog, do not forget to share it with others.

You can also share your testimonies with others  on this blog....your testimony will encourage  others..

Revelation 12:11

And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. 

And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die

Remain blessed shalom.

..The hot line...

Hello..

this network is bad...

I mean I can't hear you..

Can you hear me...?

Stay on the line please,

keep calm...are you ok?

are you lost?

Do you need help?

Stay calm....dial  the helper..He will come and save you.

Psalm 145:18

The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

Are you in the wilderness and all network has failed ?

Stay calm....dial  the helper..He will come and save you.

Do you still need my help?

Sorry, no man can help you out of that situation of yours....

The only savior and redeemer is GOD.

So.. Stay calm....dial  the helper..He will come and save you.

Psalm 121:2

My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

The only help I can render is a piece of advice...

there is a network that can never fail,

It is a hot line....

Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.

Wait....

are you there...?

can you hear me?

Ok .....listen.

Prayer is the mode of communication...

The number to call is in the B-I-B-L-E.

Listen please,

You have all the help line in the bible.

When you get the number you need , dial using prayer .

No power failure.

No network failure.

It will not go through customer care.

Your call does not go through any intermediate.

It will not go  through answering machine.

Your call goes through to God directly..

Because you are using the right code and number,

Psalm 138:2

I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness 

and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.

Jeremiah 33:3

Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.'

Remember you need to dial the right number to  connect to GOD

I have a list of number to dial ...

you can find more if you take your time to read the directory (Bible)

It available around you,

only you don't know because you never take time to search.

2 Timothy 2:15

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, 

a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

The word of God is all you need,

for spiritual growth.

Joshua 1:8

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth;

 but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, 

that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: 

for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

The word of God is all you need,

for direction

Isaiah 48:17

This is what the LORD says-- your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: "I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.

The word of God is all you need,

for provision

Philippians 4:19

And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus

The word of God is all you need,

for healing

1 Peter 2:24

He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed.

The word of God is all you need,

for salvation

Psalm 18:2

The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock,

 in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.

The word of God is all you need,

in the time of distress

Isaiah 33:2

But LORD, be merciful to us, for we have waited for you. 

Be our strong arm each day and our salvation in times of trouble.

you can get more by studying the word of GOD.

The bible is the hot line that never fail

Dial BIBLE....

No power failure.

No network failure.

No delay due to customer care.

No delay due to security services and protocol.

Your call does not go through any intermediate.

Your call goes through to God directly.

I will leave you now, so you can call the helper...

the Lord be with you...bye.. 

If you are blessed by any of the write-ups in this blog, do not forget to share it with others.

You can also share your testimonies with others  on this blog....your testimony will encourage  others..

Revelation 12:11

And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. 

And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die

Remain blessed shalom.