Christian life - development

From light affliction to an eternal glory. 2 Corinthians 4:17
Edification

From small troubles to an eternal glory

No one likes to have trials and troubles, but why do we need them to come to God’s glory?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Jesus is the truth
Questions

What did Jesus mean when He said that He was the truth?

What is the truth? What does it mean for us and how does it affect and change our lives?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
A gentle and quiet spirit
Testimonies

Is it even possible to have a gentle and quiet spirit?

Is it possible to have a gentle and quiet spirit when you have a loud and energetic personality?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
A new creation: Jesus will write His new name on those who overcome!
Edification

Do you want to become a new creation?

Jesus can change us completely and make us into a new creation; something blessed that lasts for all eternity!

ActiveChristianity
5 min
A better understanding of God’s grace
Edification

A better understanding of God’s grace

It can be difficult to understand that when God disciplines and corrects us, it is actually His grace.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What does it mean to walk in the light? 1 John1:7
Questions

What does it mean to walk in the light?

When I walk in the light, life becomes good, and I always have a good conscience. But how do I walk in the light?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Are you living a “pious” life or the life of Jesus? 2 Corinthians 4
Edification

Are you living a good religious life or the life of Jesus?

It is possible to live the life of Jesus while we are still here on earth!

ActiveChristianity
4 min
God's will in our earthly work

God’s will in our earthly work

God wants us to seek His will in everything, also in our earthly work.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
My days don’t have to be dictated by my feelings
Testimonies

My days don’t have to be ruled by my feelings

Even though my feelings often seem to change without warning, I’ve learned the secret to getting them under control so that they don’t rule over me.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
This is the way to make quick progress in your Christian life
Edification

This is the way to make quick progress in your Christian life

Have you heard of the “now” way?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Show and tell: How am I sharing the gospel?
Commentary

“Show and tell”

Some schools have “show and tell” days. I thought about how that also applies when we want to share the gospel with others …

ActiveChristianity
6 min
The dwelling place of God – how God can come to dwell in you
Edification

The place where God makes His home

God wants to have our spirit, and He wants to make His home in us again. How does He do this?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Why can Jesus’ gospel best be described as “the way of salvation?”
Questions

Why can Jesus’ gospel best be described as “the way”?

The gospel is described as a “way”, because a “way” is something you walk on. On a “way” there is movement and progress.

ActiveChristianity
8 min
What does it mean to be partakers of the divine nature?
Questions

What does it mean to share in the godly nature?

To share in the godly nature means that my nature becomes like God’s nature – through His creating work in me!

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Faith and discouragement - complete opposites
Edification

Faith and discouragement – complete opposites

Do I believe that the Christian life as it is described in the Bible is possible? It is so easy to become discouraged.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
God wants to do a miracle in me! - Christian testimony
Testimonies

God wants to do a miracle in me!

God doesn’t ask about your past, who you are or what you can do. All He asks is if you’re willing …

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What is the fruit of the Spirit? Galatians 5:22-23
Questions

What is the fruit of the Spirit?

The fruit of the Spirit is godly nature (love, patience, goodness, etc.) that becomes my nature when I die to sin.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
How I discovered what truly mattered in my life (Christian testimony)
Testimonies

How I found out what truly mattered in my life

“Today is the day.” The day I realised what I had been missing.

ActiveChristianity
5 min