Christians Love Jesus, Die to Self

“And be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith.” — Philippians 3:9 The world is full of deception and half truths about God. No wonder people have a tough time sorting it […]

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Die to Self and Live Your New Life with Jesus

Over the years, pastors and leaders at Cuyahoga Valley Church in Broadview Heights, Ohio have taught about our identity. Rick Duncan, founding pastor and pastor of Missional Living and Leadership Development, Cuyahoga Valley Church, shared the following in a 2006 blog post: “This past week, I had conversations with some men who were struggling with […]

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Christians Are Complete in Christ — If They Know Jesus

I am complete in Christ and appreciate these views: “Thank you that I am completely forgiven and that You choose not to remember my sin. I reaffirm that You have declared me to be deeply loved, completely forgiven, fully pleasing, totally accepted, and a new creature — complete in Christ.” — Robert S. McGee, The Search […]

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My Identity in Christ

“For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” — Colossians 3:3 “For to me to live is Christ.” — Philippians 1:21 “Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” — 2 Corinthians 5:20 I’m in […]

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