Posts with the tag “from-death-to-life”
- Sharing the Unavoidable Christ
by Melissa Luna on May 1st, 2026
Every religion and worldview must deal with Jesus because His claims are too significant to ignore. He forces a verdict. The comfortable Jesus of popular imagination—a gentle teacher who never offends—is not the Jesus of Scripture. The real Christ demands total allegiance and exclusive worship. This week, look for opportunities to share this unavoidable Christ with others. Don't wait for the "perf... Read More
- Passed from Death to Life
by Melissa Luna on April 30th, 2026
The Greek grammar of John 5:24 reveals a stunning truth: when God saves you, the transfer from death to life is complete and irreversible. The door has been shut and locked. You stand permanently on the life side, never to return to condemnation. This is not wishful thinking or future hope alone—it is present possession. Believers have eternal life now. When doubts assault your assurance, when the... Read More
- Hearing and Believing
by Melissa Luna on April 29th, 2026
"He who hears my word and believes...has eternal life." This simple equation—hearing plus believing equals life—is the heartbeat of the gospel. Yet we cannot hear spiritually without God opening our ears, nor can we believe without God granting faith. Salvation is entirely God's work from start to finish. You were dead in sin, unable to respond, until the Spirit breathed life into your soul. This ... Read More
- Equal with God
by Melissa Luna on April 28th, 2026
Jesus made the most audacious claim imaginable: equality with God the Father. This was no accident or misunderstanding—it was deliberate, clear, and worthy of death in the eyes of the religious leaders. Jesus is not merely a good teacher or moral example; He is God incarnate, working in perfect unity with the Father. C.S. Lewis was right: Jesus is either a liar, a lunatic, or Lord. There is no mid... Read More
-The Sabbath Was Made for Man
by Melissa Luna on April 27th, 2026
The Sabbath was never meant to be a burden but a gift—a weekly invitation to rest in God's provision and delight in His presence. The religious leaders had transformed this grace into chains of regulation, missing the heart behind the command. Jesus declares Himself Lord of the Sabbath, revealing that true rest is found in Him, not in rule-keeping. As you consider your own rhythms of work and rest... Read More