Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: eternal life

Fruit and Spiritual Gifts (Matthew 7:21-23)

Matthew 7:21-23 warns about false prophets and the importance of godly character over flashy spiritual gifts. This article emphasizes the significance of the fruit of the Spirit over gifts, cautioning against false anointings and encouraging discernment. Ultimately, salvation comes through faith in Jesus, which bears good fruit.

June 23, 2024
The Words of Christ—Luke 17:26-33 (“Remember Lot’s Wife”)

“Remember Lot’s wife.” Jesus reminded His disciples that, when He returns, society will be much like it was in the time of Noah or in Sodom just before Lot escaped.

June 5, 2024
“It Is Finished!”

“It is finished!” Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, the weight of sin is taken from us and eternal life is obtained.

March 31, 2024
“Lord, To Whom Shall We Go?”

Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God” (John 6:68-69).

February 1, 2024
The Words of Christ—John 6:47-50

“Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life” (John 6:47-48).

January 30, 2024
The Words of Christ—Matthew 20:23

He said to them, “My cup you shall drink; but to sit at My right and at My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by My Father” (Matthew 20:23).

December 1, 2023
New Beginnings and New Hope

“I am no longer my own, but thine. Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be employed by thee or laid aside for thee, exalted for thee or brought low for thee. Let me be full, let me be empty.…

January 1, 2023
Satisfied With Righteousness: Investing in Eternity (Matthew 5:6; Philippians 3:7-11)

When heaven becomes more important to us than earthly life, we see everything from a new perspective. Eternity shows us that some things are not so important in the long run.

December 19, 2022
Easter: From Mourning to Joy and Hope

Easter celebrates the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ on the third day following His crucifixion. In His death, He triumphed over our sins. Because of His atonement on the cross, we can freely receive forgiveness and everlasting life. By His resurrection, He triumphed over death. Death does not have dominion over Him. It also…

April 17, 2022
Weep With Those Who Weep: Thoughts for All Souls’ Day

“Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15).

November 2, 2020