(9 minutes; 1783 words) The Holy Spirit—fully God, just as the Father and the Son are fully God—now lives in your new heart. He will lead, guide, guard, and protect you until that “great day” when Christ returns. Salvation is the beginning of your new life in Christ: salvation by grace, then growth in grace … Continue reading Sanctification, Glorification, Judgment
Author: Diary of a Mad Baseball Coach (Rick Clarke)
My name is Rick Clarke. I'm an old, retired baseball coach with a lot of stories to tell.
This will be a fun blog. A little bit of this...a little bit of that. Great Mississippi baseball stories, especially about the players and teams at Magnolia Academy and Hinds Community (& Junior) College. And some funny stuff and lots of savvy observations.
I’m Already A Christian
Praise God! Now share the Good News of Jesus Christ with as many others as you can, both believers and unbelievers you know and ask them to do the same. “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples … Continue reading I’m Already A Christian
I’m Not Yet Saved
Not saved yet? Don’t give up! God is faithful. Keep seeking Him with all your heart. Make it a sense of urgency! Stay in His Word daily. Review the clear presentation of the gospel message in this app over and over. Be persistent—keep asking, keep seeking, keep knocking, keep praying. Remember Jesus’ promise: “If you, … Continue reading I’m Not Yet Saved
I’m Already a Christian!
Praise God! Now share the Good News with as many others as you can. "And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son … Continue reading I’m Already a Christian!
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The Attitude Rules: The Power of Good and Bad (Rick Clarke)
The theme of The Attitude Rules is built around the words “good and bad.” But as a Christian, you might use the words "Christ-like (good) or it's not (bad)" or "It pleases God (good) or it doesn't (bad)." It's the same thing, but from the perspective of the "born again" believer in Christ, it simplifies … Continue reading The Attitude Rules: The Power of Good and Bad (Rick Clarke)
6) Jesus!
Now when Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they answered, “Some say John the Baptist; others, Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah, or [just] one of the prophets.” (Matthew 16:13-14 AMP) Be very careful who people and other religions say that Jesus … Continue reading 6) Jesus!
6) Jesus!
Now when Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they answered, “Some say John the Baptist; others, Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah, or [just] one of the prophets.” (Matthew 16:13-14 AMP) Be very careful who people and other religions say that Jesus … Continue reading 6) Jesus!
4) Here’s the Bad News
There are consequences for sin. Our sin provokes God’s wrath, a powerful and just anger, and His rightful judgment. Because of even just “one” sin, you are spiritually dead in your sins, separated from the goodness of God and unacceptable in His sight. And because it is God who makes the rules and sets the standards in the perfect … Continue reading 4) Here’s the Bad News
Decisions and Actions
To get what you want in life you have to make specific decisions and take specific actions. If you want "this," for example, then you must do "this" to get "this." If you want "that" then you must do "that" to get "that." If you want "this" and do "that" then you get "that," not … Continue reading Decisions and Actions
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