In a world steeped in turmoil and transgressions, one of the most profound teachings we're called to practice, as born-again believers in Jesus Christ, is forgiveness. Just as a shepherd tends to his flock, we, as followers of Christ, are commanded to understand and embody the concept of forgiveness in all its depth and beauty. As the Apostle Paul aptly put it, "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you" (Ephesians 4:32, ESV).
Read MoreBaptism holds profound significance in Christianity, symbolizing spiritual cleansing, rebirth, and an intimate connection with God. Did you know that two distinct types of baptism are referenced in Scripture? The baptism of water and the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Read MoreIn the vast tapestry of God's redemption, there lies an ineffable moment when the Spirit comes to dwell in a new believer. "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." (2 Corinthians 5:17, ESV) Born again! A profound change takes place, as the old self is buried with Christ, and a completely new order of creation rises. The Holy Spirit descends upon us, igniting a holy fire that sets us apart from the world. What precisely happens when one is “born-again”, or transliterated in the Greek, “born from above”?
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