It’s tempting to measure our spiritual life by external standards like church attendance, Bible reading, avoiding major sins, and then feel good about the comparison. But Jesus dismantles this scorecard approach by revealing that the true gauge lies much deeper. He points out that we’re guilty of murder if we harbor anger towards someone, and that lust is equivalent to adultery. This means no one can achieve the perfection God requires, but the good news is that Christ has already fulfilled every requirement and offers to credit His flawless record to us! Stop trying to improve your religious resume and simply receive the righteousness that only He can provide.
Baptism
We are many years removed from the days when Christ walked on the earth. When we consider baptism and how it differs from one church to another, are there elements that have changed over the years, or do we understand it similarly to how the early Christians did? In this brief series, we explore the meaning and purpose of baptism.
