“For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with ands, eternal in the heavens.” (2 Corinthians 5:1
The blessings we have in Christ are far too many to number, but it is a blessing even to note just a few of those indicated by the words we have or ye have. First of all, in Christ “we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace” (Ephesians 1:7). As a result, “being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1).
Thus, through such promises, His Word assures us of salvation. “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life” (1 John 5:13). Further assurance is given by the witness of the Spirit who indwells our bodies when we believe on Christ. “Ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father” (Romans 8:15).
There are many other blessings that are ours in Christ. In Him, for example, “we have obtained an inheritance” (Ephesians 1:11), for we are joint-heirs with Him. God has even confirmed His promises, the writer of Hebrews says, by taking an oath in His own name that “we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast” (Hebrews 6:18-19). Indeed, “we have a great high priest” (Hebrews 4:14) ever living to intercede for us at the throne of God.
Finally, in the words of our text, when God calls us home, “we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens,” and then we are “to be present with the Lord” throughout the ages to come (2 Corinthians 5:8). These are a few of the blessings we have in Christ.
What we now see by Faith one day we will see by Sight.
The Best Is Yet To Be!
The maker of it all is only a Prayer away.
Be Blessed!
Pastor Bob
About Pastor Bob
About Me:
I have pastored four different churches over the past forty years.
I have the best wife in the world, four wonderful children all "following in His footsteps," and and eight wonderful grand children.
I'm happy! I'm Blessed!
Interests:
God is number one in my life. Followed by my family.
My other interests are
American and World history,
the French Language,
Italian food,
Carpentry,
Traveling and
Viewing the beauties of nature, as well as working out at the gym.
Favorite Movies:
Some of my favorite movies are
Ben Hur,
The Ten Commandments,
Casablanca,
Gone With the Wind,
Apocalypse Now,
Schindler’s List and not the least
Narnia.
Favorite Music:
My two favorite Christian artists are
John Tesh and Steven Curtis Chapman.
I like the voice of Josh Groban
the style of Abba
the mood music of pianist Floyd Cramer and
I like to listen to Classical music while driving my car.
I like some western music as well.
Recently I listened to some of the exceptionally great music and
by Mannheim Steamroller.
Favorite Books:
The book that influences my life the most is the Bible and the second book that influenced my life the most was John Bunyan's "Pilgrim Progress."
My favorite author is Norman Geisler.
I am a non-recovering book-a-holic I presently have five books on the go not to mention the other dozen (bargain basement) books on my shelf that I have yet to crack open and indulge in.
Life is good because God is good.
I believe that "The Best Is Yet To Be!"
If you have any questions regarding the Christian life, I would be only too glad to try to help.
In His Great Name!
Pastor Bob
As I See It
The Best Is Yet To Be
The blessings we have in Christ are far too many to number, but it is a blessing even to note just a few of those indicated by the words we have or ye have. First of all, in Christ “we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace” (Ephesians 1:7). As a result, “being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1).
Thus, through such promises, His Word assures us of salvation. “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life” (1 John 5:13). Further assurance is given by the witness of the Spirit who indwells our bodies when we believe on Christ. “Ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father” (Romans 8:15).
There are many other blessings that are ours in Christ. In Him, for example, “we have obtained an inheritance” (Ephesians 1:11), for we are joint-heirs with Him. God has even confirmed His promises, the writer of Hebrews says, by taking an oath in His own name that “we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast” (Hebrews 6:18-19). Indeed, “we have a great high priest” (Hebrews 4:14) ever living to intercede for us at the throne of God.
Finally, in the words of our text, when God calls us home, “we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens,” and then we are “to be present with the Lord” throughout the ages to come (2 Corinthians 5:8). These are a few of the blessings we have in Christ.
What we now see by Faith one day we will see by Sight.
The Best Is Yet To Be!
The maker of it all is only a Prayer away.
Be Blessed!
Pastor Bob
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About Pastor Bob
About Me: I have pastored four different churches over the past forty years. I have the best wife in the world, four wonderful children all "following in His footsteps," and and eight wonderful grand children. I'm happy! I'm Blessed! Interests: God is number one in my life. Followed by my family. My other interests are American and World history, the French Language, Italian food, Carpentry, Traveling and Viewing the beauties of nature, as well as working out at the gym. Favorite Movies: Some of my favorite movies are Ben Hur, The Ten Commandments, Casablanca, Gone With the Wind, Apocalypse Now, Schindler’s List and not the least Narnia. Favorite Music: My two favorite Christian artists are John Tesh and Steven Curtis Chapman. I like the voice of Josh Groban the style of Abba the mood music of pianist Floyd Cramer and I like to listen to Classical music while driving my car. I like some western music as well. Recently I listened to some of the exceptionally great music and by Mannheim Steamroller. Favorite Books: The book that influences my life the most is the Bible and the second book that influenced my life the most was John Bunyan's "Pilgrim Progress." My favorite author is Norman Geisler. I am a non-recovering book-a-holic I presently have five books on the go not to mention the other dozen (bargain basement) books on my shelf that I have yet to crack open and indulge in. Life is good because God is good. I believe that "The Best Is Yet To Be!" If you have any questions regarding the Christian life, I would be only too glad to try to help. In His Great Name! Pastor Bob