Having a relationship with God is a gift that changes our lives both now and in the future. One day, everyone will enter eternity, and only through faith in Jesus as our Savior can we go to heaven. Paul gives insight into this gift. Ephesians 2: 8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And …
Have you ever thought about finding favor in God’s eyes? The word ‘favor’ is used in various ways throughout the Bible. It can mean grace and acceptance, but in this context, it is the state of favorable regard.[1] Trying to earn God’s favor feels like running a long race without a finish line, climbing a never-ending …
Scripture tells us how faith results in favor. Mary was a faithful believer before the angel Gabriel visited her, but the angel’s visit would put her faith to the test. Gabriel said, Luke 1:28 “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you!…” You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him …
How can we be highly favored by the Lord? Does the Lord favor me, or is that just a few people you would read about in the Bible? If you believe in Jesus as your Lord and Savior, the Lord favors you. Many Christians believe they must somehow earn the favor of God, but the …
How can we be highly favored by the Lord? Am I favored by the Lord, or is that just a few select people you would read about in the Bible? You are favored by the Lord if you believe in Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Many Christians believe they must somehow earn the favor …
Have you ever thought about having God’s favor or who has God’s favor? The first mention of anyone having God’s favor is Noah. Genesis 6:8 But Noah found favor with the Lord. [1] Favor is grace, which is God’s undeserved love. When we become believers in Jesus, we have God’s favor as His adopted children. John …
The unbelieving Jews were upset with Paul. Even the synagogue leader, Crispus and his family had become Christians. I sure in the mind of these Jews, they wanted Paul stopped. They devised a rather devious plan. They would take Paul to court and accuse him of breaking the Roman rules about religion. Jews were considered …