ENCOURAGMENT FROM GODS WORD:
Being a true christian:
(please read, friends)
The word Christian is used three times in New Testament (Acts 11:26; Acts 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16). Followers of Jesus Christ were first called “Christians” in Antioch (Acts 11:26) because their behavior, activity, and speech were like Christ. It was originally used by the unsaved people of Antioch as a kind of contemptuous nickname used to make fun of the Christians. It literally means, “belonging to the party of Christ” or an “adherent or follower of Christ,” which is very similar to the way Webster’s Dictionary defines it.
Unfortunately over time, the word "Christian" has lost a great deal of its significance and is often used of someone who is religious or has high moral values instead of a true born again follower of Jesus Christ. Many people who don’t believe and trust in Jesus Christ consider themselves Christians simply because they go to church or they live in a "Christian" nation. But going to church, serving those less fortunate than you, or being a good person does not make you a Christian. As one evangelist once said, “Going to church doesn’t make one a Christian anymore than going to a garage makes one an automobile.” Being a member of a church, attending services regularly, and giving to the work of the church cannot make you a Christian.
The Bible teaches us that the good works we do cannot make us acceptable to God. Titus 3:5 tells us that it is “not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.” So, a Christian is someone who has been born-again by God (John 3:3; John 3:7; 1 Peter 1:23) and has put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8 tells us that it is “by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.” A true Christian is someone who has repented of his or her sin and put faith and trust in Jesus Christ alone. Their trust is not in following a religion or a set of moral codes, or a list of do’s and don’ts.
A true Christian is a person who has put his or her faith and trust in the person of Jesus Christ and fact that He died on the cross as payment for sins and rose again on the third day to obtain victory over death and to give eternal life to all who believe in Him. John 1:12 tells us: “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.” A true Christian is indeed a child of God, a part of God’s true family, and one who has been given new life in Christ. The mark of a true Christian is love for others and obedience to God’s Word (1 John 2:4; 1 John 2:10).
*&&, if the devil reminds you of your past, Remind him of his future!!
(NEW!!)**MESSAGE FROM US YOUTH!**
- still holding strong....(July 2007)
Fresno youth has gone through many ups and downs, people come and go... because of the truth from the word of God..... the Elementary teaching about, "Jesus loves you" is past amongst us...... and we are ready for the truth.... SURE Jesus loves you...but you have to OBEY, and it goes beyond that.. and we are here to listen to Sareptas teaching to learn and do all that.. There is a time for fun, games and stuff.... but we all need to pay attention to the word of God and put ourselves aside.....and not be lover of self.... and turn off all your technology toys (phone, ipod, mp3s,and etcs...)
This few months the devil has once again, distracting us...with the rally coming this september... getting preparation, and stuff...He lurks around going after his children...and putting evil thoughts in each and everyone of us... decieving with his lies... we all need to be strong.....and hear the voice of God calling... no one is perfect...except God....but we are holding ourselves strong..and we're not backing down!!.. We need to help each and everyone out...when a bro or sister down... we need to be there for them....with comfort and a shoulder to cry on...u know call each other up..myspace them....for checkups!! like going to the dentist...well,
take care bro and sister!! God bless!!
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(NEW!!)WOODWARK PARK GET TOGETHER 2k8!!
Hey guys come fellowship with us at the park...a day of FUN, FUN, FUNNN!!
includes: chillin', biking, skating...well you know, all the stuff that makes a park fun...join us this saturday, March 22, 2008!!! see you there!! ♥(:
Seeking Christ:
Jeremiah 29:11-13
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you", says the LORD, "thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall you call upon Me, and you shall go and pray unto Me, and I will hearken unto you. And you shall seek Me, and find Me, when you shall search for Me with all your heart."
Have faith..there is victory in Jesus:
1 John 5:3,and 4
"For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments: and His commandments are not grievous. For whatsoever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith."
Nothing impossible for Him:
Phillipians 4:13
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
CONCERT WAS AWESOME!!
The concert we went to was so awesome!!....it was a christian rock concert of course..and guess wat? we were in the posh pit..meaning we were jumping, head-bangin and very close to the band... and it was really fun...just to be there with alot of christian people..and praising God...the people at New Covanent was good and awesome people.... buttah man OLIVER THE BAND ROCK!!!..They have good tune with incredible lyrics of encouragement....it was a night to remember, especially when CHANTHEA went with us...but too bad y'all who didn't go, missed it..Price: it was FREE!!! yeah...
COMING SOON!
Pray for our sister.
Hey thea! you make us and your country proud!...We just want you to know!!...that we all miss you, and pray that God will protect and be with you! and .. pray for your safe return!!...much love fycec youth!
OUR MYSPACE
