There’s so much more…

Life does begin with salvation.  (John 3:3-8, ESV)

   “Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one s born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to him, ‘How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?’ Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” 

This should end all arguments about being ‘born again’ but it doesn’t… does it? It should also silence those who couple baptism with salvation – it also says, born of water ‘and the Spirit‘. Again, still a stumbling stone among many denominations. 

Until we are born again (John 3:3-8), it’s almost like we are in a holding pattern – circling round and round until we realize what’s missing. Until we turn to Jesus, repenting of our sins, ask Him to forgive and cleanse us, and to be our Lord that something truly wonderous happens. The next step. Sadly, many Christians seem to stop at salvation and try to walk the line between the secular and spiritual worlds. Not possible – compromise always enters in.

   For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.” (Galatians 5:17 ESV)

The next step includes renewing our mind. This, like most spiritual matters, is a continual journey of discovering, understanding, and applying. We are always learning and becoming our best. 

   “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Romans 12:2. ESV)

   “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” (Philippians 4:8, ESV)

   “Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.” (Jeremiah 33:3, ESV) 

What defines ‘there’s so much more’ is that there really is so much more. But, it requires us to take the next step – it’s something WE do. The Lord is ready and waiting for us to begin. This is the greatest adventure!



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