Christianity
This is an upper-level category for A Clay Jar. It encompasses all of the posts that are related to Christianity. This includes small Bible devotionals, longer book and topic studies, and larger theological posts.
Christ’s Love Compels Us – 2 Corinthians 5:14-15
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There is no question about Christ’s love for me. But does my love for Christ compel me to live for him now? It should!
The Breath of Life – Job 34:14
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God alone has life eternal and uncaused. The life of all other things comes from his uncaused life and depends on it.
A Comparison of Two Covenants – 2 Corinthians 3:10
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The glory of the new covenant, established at the cross, far surpasses the glory of the old covenant established at Mt. Sinai.
A Parable of Role Reversals – Luke 16:19-23
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The parable of Lazarus and the rich man calls on us to evaluate our lives through God’s eyes rather than the standards of this world.
By the Grace of God – 1 Corinthians 15:10
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Be faithful to God, not letting his grace to you be in vain. By the grace of God, be who he has graciously equipped you to be.
Hold Firmly to the Gospel Message – 1 Corinthians 15:1-2
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If we abandon faith in the death, burial, and bodily resurrection of Jesus, then we are no longer standing on the gospel.
The Greatest of These Is Love – 1 Corinthians 13:13
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The most important thing I can do as a believer is to love God with my whole being and to love those around me.
God Is in Charge and Has a Plan – Exodus 9:15-16
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God is “working out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will.” No one can thwart his plan for us.
How Faint the Whisper We Hear of God- Job 26:14
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God's voice is a whisper we can easily ignore. But, if we listen, we can understand and experience the power of God and his love for us.
Trusting God Each Step of the Way – Luke 9:16-17
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We may not see how we can accomplish the task God has given us. But if we step out in obedience, God will supply what we need. As we need it.
God Does It All for Our Salvation – Exodus 6:6-8
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God did it all for our salvation. He redeemed us from our slavery to sin, made us his people, and has prepared a forever home for us.
Doctrines of Demons – 1 Timothy 4:1-2
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Guard against false teachers and doctrines contrary to God’s inspired word and those that promote a different gospel.