FREEDOM IN FAITH
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
—John 8:36 (NIV)
When we asked how they had become believers, they shared that there was a vicious religious civil war in their country nine years earlier. It had shown them the true colors of Islam and they turned to follow Jesus for the reasons listed below:
1. LOVE — Jesus of the Bible teaches and exemplifies love and compassion.
2. WORSHIP — They were attracted to the Christian love of singing and worshiping God with praise and joy!
3. FORGIVENESS — Jesus shows how to forgive our enemies – feed them and give them water to drink.
4. JESUS’ LIFE — Jesus’ teachings and His example are very attractive.
5. WOMEN — Jesus holds women in high esteem.
6. FAITH — Jesus claims to be the way, truth and life. Salvation in Christ is by faith alone. No works or rituals or rules can save us.
7. TRUTH — The Gospel of Jesus Christ is “Good News” because He is the Truth. The Gospel is based on Truth.
8. LIBERTY — Christian expression is based on freedom and liberty in Christ. The Bible teaches the basis for such liberty.
These eight positive principles are a powerful affirmation of the uniqueness of Jesus Christ.
RESPONSE: Today I will appreciate the uniqueness of the Gospel and Jesus my Savior.
PRAYER: Pray today that many more Muslims may come to faith in Jesus and follow Him fully.
Standing Strong Through The Storm (SSTS), a daily devotional message by SSTS author Paul Estabrooks. © 2011 Open Doors International. Used by permission.
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