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.
Jesus Is God, Come to Save His People – Matthew 1:21
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The name Jesus means Yahweh saves. It is a common name, but Matthew identifies this Jesus as the one who would save his people. God with us.
If Only God Would Reveal Himself To Us – 1 Kings 18:38-39
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Many people say they would believe if God would reveal himself more explicitly to them. Yet the contest on Mt Carmel would suggest otherwise.
Not Discouraged by Rejection – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
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Not everyone we encounter will embrace our faith in Christ. Many will reject us. Don't be discouraged by rejection. Entrust yourself to God.
1 Peter: Instruction for Wives and Husbands (3:1-7)
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Peter's instructions for wives and husbands are not always popular in today's world. But to ignore them puts both our marriage and prayer life at risk.
Repenting with a Broken and Contrite Heart – Psalm 51:17
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God is not interested in the outward signs of repentance as much as he is in a broken and contrite heart. A heart that is broken over my sin.
Warning Against Causing Division – Galatians 5:19-21
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Scripture repeatedly warns against causing division with the body of Christ. Instead, we should seek to exhibit the fruit of the Spirit.
Defining Eternal Life: Who, What, When, and How
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Eternal life as defined in the New Testament is much more than just living forever. Eternal life is relational. It is knowing the triune God.
My Soul Thirsts for God – Psalm 42:1-2, 11
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In the midst of a challenging time, when God seemed far away, and the psalmist's soul was dry, he chose to hope in God and praise him.
God’s Plan and Human Choice – Acts 2:23
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God has a plan for your life that takes into account all of the choices you make. God uses human choice to accomplish his plan for our lives.
1 Peter: Responding To Suffering (2:18-25)
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We should expect to suffer for Christ if we are being faithful. In this passage, Peter tells us how to respond when suffering, following Christ's example.
The Lord Is My Rock – 2 Samuel 22:1-3
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My hope is in God. Even should all else around me fail, I can trust in him. He is my deliverer. My Savior. The Lord is my rock.
A Part of the Body of Christ – 1 Corinthians 12:27
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If you are truly a child of God, then you are a part of the body of Christ. Be the body part you were called and equipped to be.
