Showing posts with label Jesus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jesus. Show all posts

Monday, September 26, 2016

Have You Answered Life's Most Important Question?

Hey, Gabriel Guys!

Life is full of questions. But there's one that is the most important question of all. Can you guess what it is?


Matthew 16: 13-16 gives us a clue. Let's take a look:

"When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, 'Who do people say the Son of Man is?' They replied, 'Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.' 'But what about you?' he asked. 'Who do you say I am?' Simon Peter answered, 'You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.'”

Jesus has never stopped asking this question of every person who has ever lived. And He is asking you this same question today: 

"Who do you say that I am?"  

Who do you say that Jesus is? This is the most important question you will ever answer in your life. 

Why? Because your answer to this question will determine not only the rest of your life, but, more importantly, your answer will determine your eternal destiny.

If you, like some of the people of Christ's time, reply that Jesus is just a prophet (as many reply today), then you will spend eternity separated from Him.

But if you reply that Jesus is the Son of God and the Savior of the world, you will recognize your utter need of Him to save you from your sin.

So, I ask you now: Who do you say that Jesus is? If you are not sure, begin reading the four Gospels--Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John--found in the New Testament. They reveal who Jesus is.

As you read the Gospels, watch Jesus in motion. Listen to what He says. Watch how He treats people. Pay attention to the amazing miracles He performs and the compassion that prompts them. Notice how He comes back from the dead. And while you're reading, keep in mind that you are not reading fiction. You are reading documented history that really happened.

If you are sincerely looking for the truth, you will discover that Jesus is truly who He says He is: the Son of God and the Savior of the world.

Now, it's your turn: Who do you say Jesus is? How did you reach your conclusion? Please share your comments in the box below. The words "No Comments" simply mean that no one has yet posted a comment. So, be the first one! :)


TWEETABLE: "Have You Answered Life's Most Important Question?" by Dr. MaryAnn Diorio (CLICK TO TWEET)

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Copyright 2016 by Dr. MaryAnn Diorio. All Rights Reserved.

To Become a Gabriel Guy, you need to qualify as follows:
  • You need to be born again. This means that you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and the Lord of your life.If you don't know how to do this, click here.
  • You need to have a desire to tell others about Jesus wherever you go and whenever you can.
  • You need to commit to following Jesus by reading the Bible and praying every day and by obeying Jesus' command to love Him and to love your neighbor.
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Thursday, May 5, 2016

How to Be a Man of Godly Character

Godly Character. It seems to be in short supply these days, among both guys and gals. Perhaps that is one reason for the problems we see in our culture. Problems like the breakdown of the family, the selfishness, and the lawlessness.

What is character? According to Noah Webster in his famous Dictionary of 1828, character is defined as "distinguished or good qualities; those which are esteemed and respected; and those which are ascribed to a person in common estimation." In other words, good character means having qualities that are "esteemed and respected" and that most people would use to describe you.

What qualities would most people use to describe you? Have you ever thought about that? If not, why not consider that question now? If you were to ask the people in your life to describe the qualities that best describe you, what would they say?

 Better yet, what qualities should describe your life? 

The best point of reference would be our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Does your life display the qualities that Jesus possessed and demonstrated? To answer this question, we must know what qualities describe Jesus. And to find the answer to this question, we must look at the Word of God.

 Why? Because Jesus is the Word of God.  Take note:

 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God....And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1: 1, 14, Underlining Mine).

 Jesus was God made Man. He came not only to save us but also to show us how to live. Are you living the way Jesus lived?

"Be not deceived: evil companions corrupt good character."
                                   (1 Corinthians 15: 33)

Jesus was a man's Man. As we study the life of Jesus (and, yes, make the life of Jesus a lifelong study and a lifelong way of living), we see that He demonstrated the fruit of the Holy Spirit as described in Galatians 5: 22.. In other words, when people described Jesus, they would say that He possessed the following qualities: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These are the qualities that comprise a Godly character.

 Do you possess these qualities? 

 Make it your goal to develop and cultivate the fruit of the Holy Spirit in your life. Then you will be a man of Godly character. And then, and only then, will you influence the world for good.

Question: What challenges you the most in becoming a man of Godly character?
Please leave your comment in the box below. We love to hear from you! :)

TWEETABLES:
"Be not deceived: evil companions corrupt good character." ~ I Corinthians 15: 33 (CLICK TO TWEET)

"Jesus was a man's Man." ~ Dr. MaryAnn Diorio (CLICK TO TWEET)


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Copyright 2016 by Dr. MaryAnn Diorio. All Rights Reserved.

To Become a Gabriel Guy, you need to qualify as follows:
  • You need to be born again. This means that you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and the Lord of your life.If you don't know how to do this, click here.
  • You need to have a desire to tell others about Jesus wherever you go and whenever you can.
  • You need to commit to following Jesus by reading the Bible and praying every day and by obeying Jesus' command to love Him and to love your neighbor.
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You can find me on the following Social Media Venues:

Website: www.maryanndiorio.com
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