Why Did Jesus Die?

“Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” Romans 6:4

Why did Jesus die? is a question that many have often asked or wondered about. I think there are many answers to this question. The first answer is because we had a huge sin debt and only His righteous blood could pay the price.Second reason was to save our souls from suffering the wrath of God in Hell. Third reason He died was so that we could have a relationship with God. The final reason that He died was so that we could walk in newness of life.

I would like for you to think about this!! Before Jesus took our place at Calvary there was no way for us to live a life that pleased God because we would always fall short. BUT now since Jesus has died and rose again, sin and death have no more power or control in our lives. Because of Jesus we can now live a life that pleases God.

Why did Jesus die? So that we ”..may have life and have it more abundantly” John 10:10.

Praying for you daily

Bro. Henry

Oh How He Loved Us

The more one grows in his or her faith, I believe there are certain books of the Bible that they will hold dear. One of those books is Romans. Even though it can be confusing at times there are truths that just stand out.

We discover a truth in Romans 5:8, which says: ”But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us”

The truth is that even though we do not deserve it, He sent His Son to die for us, thus paying our sin debt. Why did God do this, because He loved us.

God loves you today. Let me ask you a question: Have you accepted Jesus as your Savior and if you have accepted Him how long has it been since thanked God  for loving you the way He did by sending His Son to die for you? 

Oh How God Loves you and me!!!

 

Love you all

 

Bro. Henry

Real Pastoring and Preaching

When I was a kid it was amazing what I thought being a preacher was. I thought it would be my time to tell everyone what they had to do and how they had to do it and how I even thought I could even name, names behind the pulpit.

When I finally became a pastor, I realized that view of thinking was wrong and after some years of experience I realized what real preaching and pastoring is all about.

I have come to realize it is not my job to do the convicting but to preach the message that good Lord has given me. While preparing I should never think of personally attaching this message to one particular person or persons but instead just preach the message and let God do the work. I have also come to realize that I should never use the pulpit as a means of personally attacking people but instead I should use it as a means of “equipping the saints”.

I like the way the NIV puts that verse of equipping the saints, “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up (Ephesians 4:11-12)

While it is true, we must preach the Gospel and that we must confront sin, let us remember that we should also learn to prepare people on how to deal with life, sin, situations and then even how to share their story about what Christ has done for them with others. Yes there is more to pastoring and preaching than what we have ever realized, may we take our job seriously above all else may we learn to love the people. For without love preaching and pastoring is worthless.

Wishing you a great day!!!

Loving you

Bro. Henry