VIETNAMESE ALLIANCE CHURCH
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For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16).
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Obedience
Trust and obey, for there’s no other way To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
The Narrow Path
Most Christians interprete the narrow path spoken by Jesus to be the path which requires self sacrifices, the renouncing of personal possessions or pleasure, as opposed to the wide path which suggests a life of ease and worldly pursuit. No, it does not mean that at all.
Justification by Faith, or Faith + Works?
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works? Do we contribute our works along with our faith for salvation?
The Law of Christ
Carry one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ Galatians 6:2
Imitation of Christ
Imitation of Christ — Thomas A. Kempis Can Man Really Imitate God?
Exodus 19:4-25
We've all heard of the Ten Commandments, but did you know that originally God gave His people a choice between the law and grace? When God brought the Isrealites out of Egypt, He bore them eagles's wings. In other words, he delivered them by grace. But instead of being contented to live by His grace, they wanted to live by law.
Do Not Conform
The full title for this writing should be: Do not conform to the patterns of this world. This article begs to differ with virtually all known commentaries and messages from pulpits everywhere that it does not mean what they generally propose.
Resist Unto Blood
Hebrews 12:4. What is the meaning of "You have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin"? Is the goal of Christians to avoid sinning at all cost?
The Art of Surrender
Surrender. Rest. Peace. Letting go. But if the Bible says that the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, then how can you surrender to God?
Remaining In Sin
What shall we say then? Are we to remain in sin so that grace may increase? Absolutely not! How can we who died to sin still live in it? (Romans_6:1—NET)
Can Man Love God?
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind (Luke_10:27)
Serving God
Thousands of books have been written on the topic of serving God. Those who seem to be doing something in some ministries believe that they're serving God...
Abraham’s Prayer
And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words (Matthew 6:7)...
Abusing God’s Grace
Grace can be just a word to fill a part of a theology, or it can be something so precious that most are blind to it until when the eyes are opened to its wondrous life transforming power...
Missing God’s Grace
Missing God's Grace. Falling From Grace. Is your Christianity like walking a tightrope? Do you have peace with God?
Suffering with Christ
Romans 8:17 — What does it mean to suffer with Christ? STRONGS's definition: Suffering—συμπάσχω = to endure with Christ in exactly the same manner. Do you meet all the requirements?
Deliberate Sin
Deliberate sin. Is it about sins in general, or a specific sin that that has eternal implication?
Enabling Grace
Grace gives you a license to sin, or enables you to serve God?
Mortify the Deeds of the Flesh
Mortify the deeds of the flesh. Does this mean never sinning anymore? Why try to put to death what is already dead and buried with Christ (Romans 6:4)?
The Ambassador
Parable of the Ambassador. Message of reconciliation.