Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Grace Tidings An Evangelism and Discipleship Ministry ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://gracetidings.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Posts Archive](https://gracetidings.org/posts-archive/) - America’s Freedom and the Amazing Freedom of the Gospel Gallery America’s Freedom and the Amazing Freedom of the Gospel Salvation America’s Freedom and the Amazing Freedom of the Gospel As we celebrate and honor the America’s freedom, the Bible reveals the greater freedom of the gospel, which delivers us from sin penalty and gives eternal - [7 Bible Verses Most Selected to Prove Works-Based Salvation](https://gracetidings.org/7-bible-verses-most-selected-to-prove-works-based-salvation/) - This study exposes errors of using some verses to argue works-based salvation and shows you how the Scripture truly affirms salvation by faith in Christ alone. - [America’s Freedom and the Amazing Freedom of the Gospel](https://gracetidings.org/americas-freedom-and-the-amazing-freedom-of-the-gospel/) - As we celebrate and honor the America’s freedom, the Bible reveals the greater freedom of the gospel, which delivers us from sin penalty and gives eternal life. - [The Five Important Descriptions Of Salvation You Must Know](https://gracetidings.org/the-five-important-descriptions-of-salvation-you-must-know/) - Uncover five vital biblical descriptions of salvation that clarify God’s eternal saving work and empower your Christian journey with deeper understanding. - [3 Bible Names Most Selected to Prove Works-Based Salvation](https://gracetidings.org/3-bible-names-most-selected-to-prove-works-based-salvation/) - This study exposes the errors of using some Bible names to argue works-based salvation and shows how the Scripture affirms salvation by faith in Christ alone. - [Genuine Salvation - What You Need to Know](https://gracetidings.org/genuine-salvation-what-you-need-to-know/) - With genuine salvation comes the knowledge and the assurance that you are saved. This lesson provides you with the truth that you need to be saved and know it. - [The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: One Life-Changing Miracle](https://gracetidings.org/the-resurrection-of-jesus-christ-one-life-changing-miracle/) - Discover the impact of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the benefits and victory it brings to the believers in Him, and why this truth demands your response. - [Five Simple Questions to Help You Better Understand Salvation](https://gracetidings.org/5-simple-questions-to-help-you-better-understand-salvation/) - Explore 5 essential questions to better understand salvation and the Gospel. Learn what the Gospel means for you and how you can experience salvation in Christ. - [America’s Faith Crisis: Alarming Shifts and What Christians Must Do Now](https://gracetidings.org/americas-faith-crisis-alarming-shifts-and-what-christians-must-do-now/) - New research reveals a growing faith crisis shaking biblical values & moral truth in America. Discover what it means and how Christians can stand firm in truth. - [MSEP01 - What is the Blessing of Abraham?](https://gracetidings.org/what-is-the-blessing-of-abraham-msep01/) - Misapplied Series Episode 01 - The blessing of Abraham is one of the most twisted Bible doctrines among many Church leaders and Christians of our days. A lot of people think Christianity is all about accumulating the things of the world. To them, you're not blessed by God if you're not physically wealthy. This wrong mentality has led many people into errors. - [How to Live A Christian Life (Video)](https://gracetidings.org/how-to-live-a-christian-life-video/) - The believers are called to live the life that is pleasing to God, and not to use their liberty "for an occasion to the flesh". The Bible tells us in 2 Corinthians 5:15: "And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again." Our salvation is a deliverance from the penalty of sin as well as a call to serve. This video shows what the Christian life should... - [The Blood of Jesus Christ: One Ultimate Sacrifice for Redemption](https://gracetidings.org/the-blood-of-jesus-christ-one-ultimate-sacrifice-for-redemption/) - Discover the transformative power of the blood of Jesus Christ as the ultimate sacrifice for redemption. Know the proper response, and the cost of rejecting it. - [The Purpose of the Blood of Jesus Christ: Amazing Ransom](https://gracetidings.org/the-purpose-of-the-blood-of-jesus-christ/) - Explore the significance of the blood of Jesus Christ. Discover its role in redemption and sanctification. Plus, how it empowers believers to live in victory. - [Who is Jesus Christ to You?](https://gracetidings.org/who-is-jesus-christ-to-you/) - Various explanations exist today about the identity of Jesus Christ. But only the Bible gives us the truth about who He is and what He has done did for us, Who do you think Jesus is and how are you responding to Him? - [Extensive Bible Analysis: How to Understand the Bible Books](https://gracetidings.org/extensive-bible-analysis-how-to-understand-the-bible-books/) - Unlock the depth of Scripture with this in-depth Bible analysis guide. Explore the source, structure, and many need-to-know facts and figures about the Bible. - [A Note on the Resurrection of Christ](https://gracetidings.org/a-note-on-the-resurrection-of-christ/) - The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the major factor that validates everything for which Christianity stands. It is an undeniable proof of the truth of all that happened before and after the death of Christ. It is also the basis of our belief in the things which are written but yet to happen. The resurrection validates the Christian faith. As believer, how will the knowledge of who you are and what you have in Christ affect how you live your life today? - [What It Means to Believe in Jesus Christ](https://gracetidings.org/what-it-means-to-believe-in-jesus-christ/) - Salvation is a necessity in this life, though not everyone realizes it. But to be saved, you must believe in Jesus Christ. This study explains what that means. - [Introducing Misapplied Series](https://gracetidings.org/introducing-misapplied-series/) - Over the years, there has been many Bible statements, verses, and passages that have been misinterpreted, they are either partially or completely taken out of context. If you wrongly interpret or take a text in the Bible out of its original context, you will surely misapply it to your life. 'MISAPPLIED!’ is a series of articles and videos in which I rightly divide those Bible verses. If you love Bible study, you will love Misapplied! Series... - [Numbered With the Church But Not Part of It](https://gracetidings.org/numbered-with-the-church-but-not-part-of-it/) - There are numerous gatherings around the world today that are called Churches. They comprise of people both saved and unsaved. In many cases majority cannot boldly testify to their salvation. Knowing that you're not saved, or outrightly rejecting Christ is bad. But there is something that is even worse, and that is thinking that you're saved when you're not. This situation is caused by... - [The Gospel Message Presented in Four Points](https://gracetidings.org/the-gospel-in-four-points/) - Salvation begins with hearing and believing the gospel. Without that, no one can get saved. This is why the preaching of the gospel is of the utmost importance. According to Romans 1:16, the gospel of Christ when it is believed, grants the believers the power to receive salvation. This is identical to the point of John 1:10-12. This article breaks down the message of the gospel into 4 points for easy comprehension and sharing. - [The Sinner's Prayers Without the Gospel](https://gracetidings.org/sinners-prayers-without-the-gospel/) - The message of the gospel plays a very important role in our salvation. Simply repeating a prayer without hearing and believing the gospel does not get you saved. Many preachers claim they preach the gospel but they don't. They just give random motivational speeches and then round it up with an altar call where they ask their audience to repeat a prayer. This article is designed to show the importance of the preaching of the gospel of salvation. - [The Forgiveness of Sin](https://gracetidings.org/the-forgiveness-of-sin/) - The Bible says "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God". Young or old, rich or poor, slave or free, Jews or Gentiles, regardless of nationality, economic, or social status, everyone has sinned. You were born sinner on the day you were born. This is because everyone inherited sin from Adam and Eve. This is why forgiveness of sin is a necessity for all people. My goal with this lesson is to show you the right way to receive the forgiveness of sin. - [How to Know You're Saved](https://gracetidings.org/how-to-know-youre-saved/) - Not only did Jesus come to save the world, He also wants us to have the knowledge of salvation. In Luke 1:77, the Bible says: "To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins". Therefore, there is no such thing as been saved and not knowing it. You're either saved or you're not! Those who are saved and know it got assurance from believing what the Bible says. The message, produced by Robert Breaker of the Cloud Church... - [What You Must Do After You are Saved](https://gracetidings.org/what-you-must-do-after-youre-saved/) - If you're saved, find out in this article where you need to begin your Christian journey. And if you have been saved for long, it is never too late to begin this. The new life which we received when we got saved is without growth and experience in the knowledge of the will of God. Therefore there is a need for growth. But this growth requires some diligent efforts on the part of the believers. See how you can daily experience spiritual growth. - [How to Become A Christian](https://gracetidings.org/how-to-become-a-christian/) - This lesson is created to help the world know how to be a part of the body of Christ, not just to become religious. You can easily sum up what many people consider to be Christianity today to in one word, legalism. After reading this article, you will be able to determine whether you're a Christian or just a religious person. This article answers the question: How do I become a Christians? See also the biblical description of a true Christian. - [Celebrate the Greatest Gift Ever Given](https://gracetidings.org/celebrate-the-greatest-gift-ever-given/) - Christmas Special Message - This is a time that the believers celebrate the giving of a very important gift. That gift is Christ, the Son of God and God the Son who died and rose again to give us salvation! This article is intended to remind those who have received this GIFT of the concept of a gift. It is free to the receiver. But more importantly, I intend to show those who have yet to receive it how to! Salvation is the gift we receive through Christ. It has to be received through faith in Him. It is at no cost to you! - [The Filling of the Spirit and the Word](https://gracetidings.org/the-filling-of-the-spirit-and-the-word/) - This article is meant to show you that a believer will not experience the filling of the Spirit without the Word. The Spirit teaches us all things through the Scriptures. He reveals Christ through the Scriptures inspired by Him. The only way we can glorify Christ in our lives is by living according to His will which we cannot learn outside of the Scriptures. The filling of the Spirit occurs as we know and obey the will of God. But we have to begin by reading the Bible. - [The Filling of the Holy Spirit](https://gracetidings.org/the-filling-of-the-holy-spirit/) - The Bible makes it crystal clear that every believer has received the Baptism of the Spirit. This means that the Spirit already indwells every true believer beginning from the moment of salvation. The filling of the Holy Spirit is the experience of the Christian whereby the Holy Spirit Who is already in the believer now controls his desires, actions, and priorities. The articles focuses on the believers can continually experience the filling and the effect of the filling. - [Holy Ghost Baptism - Part 2: How to Receive It](https://gracetidings.org/holy-ghost-baptism-part-2-how-to-receive-it/) - What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit? How do we receive it? What do we have to do in order to receive it? These and many other questions will be answered in this article. This is the second part of the 2-part mini-series on Holy Ghost Baptism. The first article addresses the many misconceptions regarding the Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost Baptism in many Churches today. This one focuses on the biblical teachings on how we can receive the Holy Ghost baptism. - [Holy Ghost Baptism - Part 1: The Misconceptions](https://gracetidings.org/holy-ghost-baptism-part-1-the-misconceptions/) - What is Holy Ghost baptism? How do I receive or experience it? What do I need to do to have it? If any of the above questions applies to you, then this article and the next one are for you. Many Churches have taught and continue to teach heresies on this subject. Preaching that Holy Ghost baptism comes by works or prayers, by water baptism, or by speaking with tongues is not biblical. The purpose of this article is to establish the truth from the Bible. - [The Functions of the Holy Spirit](https://gracetidings.org/the-functions-of-the-holy-spirit/) - The Holy Spirit is given to the believers to help us succeed in the Christian life just as Christ succeeded in His work and ministry. But many believers are yet to have a good understanding of the purpose and functions of the Spirit in their lives. This is one thing you don't want to miss. In this article, I list 9 of the many roles of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. I recommend this article for you because it will literally change your life. - [An Introduction to the Holy Spirit](https://gracetidings.org/an-introduction-to-the-holy-spirit/) - The Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Godhead. He is God, and not a mere feeling or force. The understanding of His identity is crucial for the Christians. - [How to Study the Bible and Benefit from It](https://gracetidings.org/how-to-study-the-bible/) - Get yourself rooted in the knowledge of God through consistent study of the Bible, the Word of God. This article provides you a solid foundation to get started. - [Why You Should Study the Bible](https://gracetidings.org/why-you-should-study-the-bible/) - The Word of God is the only source of truth, as you will learn in this article. Many Christians think it is important to own a Bible. Unfortunately, only a few thinks it is important to study the Bible. The knowledge of God is the only source of victory in the Christian life. In the article, I will show you seven (7) of the many reasons why believers should study the Bible. Know what the Bible says, and what it means by what it says. - [The Word of God (The Bible)](https://gracetidings.org/the-word-of-god/) - The Bible is God’s personal message to us His people. It is not a mere book with a compilation of stories. God created the entire universe and everything therein, the Bible is given to us as a guide to live the life intended for us, that is, glorifying of God. The Word of God is truth. It is the only available source of truth. The lesson in this section will introduce you to the Word of God, why you should study it, and how to study it. - [The Most Important Question](https://gracetidings.org/the-most-important-question/) - There is one question that is the most important of all questions. It is very crucial for you to have the right answer to this question as your answer determines where you put your trust. Many people have put their trust in Christ alone. For some, it's Christ plus their good works, while others rely solely on their works and self-righteousness. After reading this article, you will know where you belong and how to get back on the right track, if needed. - [Now That You're Saved, What's Next?](https://gracetidings.org/now-that-youre-saved-whats-next/) - The Christian life begins at salvation. When a person gets saved, he is born like a baby who must grow in order to fulfill his life purpose. The Bible says we are "created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them". God has given the believers all that they need to grow into maturity and fulfill their divine purpose. This lesson will help you get started in the Christian walk. Take a look! - [The Gospel is Simple](https://gracetidings.org/the-gospel-is-simple/) - Although the way of salvation is not confusing, many have complicated it for themselves today. The message of the gospel is simple in the Bible, it’s all about what Christ did FOR US and how we are to respond to it. This article is designed to show you the plain message of the gospel. It is also a very useful guide for anyone who wants to share the gospel with others. There is no need to complicate what Christ has already simplified. - [What It Means To Be Saved](https://gracetidings.org/what-it-means-to-be-saved/) - The sound understanding of salvation is crucial in the lives of the believers in Christ. This study uses the Scriptures to explain what it means to be saved. - [The Imputed Righteousness](https://gracetidings.org/imputed-righteousness/) - Many believers are trying everyday to make themselves righteous before God. Just like the Jews of Paul's day, they go about establishing their own righteousness and have yet to submit to the righteousness of God. Doing good is good, but no amount of good can earn you the perfect righteousness required by God. This is why you need to be aware of the righteousness of Christ and submit to it. This lesson will show how to receive it. - [Salvation is Through Faith Alone](https://gracetidings.org/salvation-is-through-faith-alone/) - Many people in the world today think they don't need Christ. Others have professed faith in Him. But they also trust in their works in order to 'maintain' or to 'keep' their salvation. Almost all of these people believe they would lose their salvation if they fail to do those things. The purpose of this study is to show such people that good works are good but they aren't meant to get or keep you saved. Our salvation has nothing to with our works. - [Understanding the Gospel of Salvation](https://gracetidings.org/the-gospel-of-salvation/) - The gospel of salvation is the good news that brings reconciliation between God and man. This study goes into the detail of message and how you can receive it. - [Eternal Life is a Gift](https://gracetidings.org/eternal-life-is-a-gift/) - Everyone will die someday. But this death does not signify the end of human existence. Undoubtedly, life continues after death. Our current life is followed by an afterlife in which we will not cease to exist. This is eternity future, a duration without end and outside of times and seasons. But where do we go after we die? Everyone must answer this question before they die. The purpose of this article is to show you the way to eternity with God. - [MSEP04 - Groanings Which Cannot Be Uttered](https://gracetidings.org/msep04-groanings-which-cannot-be-uttered/) - Misapplied Series Episode 04 - The eighth Chapter of Romans presents the amazing truth and blessings of our salvation. But the wrong interpretation of this text has made many believers miss its true message. The problem with this is that misinterpreting a Bible passage leads to misapplying it into your life. This article addresses this problem and calls the believer's attention to what the Chapter really means by what it says. - [NOT Everyone is a Child of God](https://gracetidings.org/not-everyone-is-a-child-of-god/) - Everyone in the world, both great and small, rich and poor, free and bound, Jews and Gentiles, men and women, have sinned and come short of the glory of God. No one can claim to be a child of God in the fallen condition. Something must happen to you first! Until then, you're nothing but a dead man working! That is the point of this article, and it contains lessons and steps on how to become a bona fide child of God. - [The Holy Spirit and Salvation](https://gracetidings.org/the-holy-spirit-and-salvation/) - The role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the believers cannot be over-emphasized. Talking about it will help the believers understand what happened to them at salvation, and who they are in Christ. The Holy Spirit began the journey of salvation in the one who believes the gospel. He continues that work in the form of sanctification of the believers. The believers will also be quickened by the Spirit on the last day. - [The Word, the Spirit, and Our Salvation](https://gracetidings.org/the-word-the-spirit-and-our-salvation/) - This article briefly discusses the process by which salvation is effected in the one who believes. There are many false gospels today inviting sinners to church in the wrong way or for the wrong reasons. Without preaching the gospel, some people will just give a sinner some prayers to repeat. Prayers do not save people or give salvation. You can pray when you believe, but it is the belief that saves not the prayers you repeated. - [What the Holy Spirit Does Not Orchestrate](https://gracetidings.org/what-the-holy-spirit-does-not-orchestrate/) - If you're paying attention in our days, you will notice there are lots of ungodly deeds being done around us which are being associated with the Holy Spirit or His anointing - barking and screaming like animals, rolling or falling over chairs and tables, etc. But the sad thing is that there are no biblical precedence for those claims. In this lesson, I will be discussing some of those acts. - [The Purpose and Functions of the Holy Spirit](https://gracetidings.org/the-purpose-and-functions-of-the-holy-spirit/) - It is crucial for the Christians to grasp the purpose and functions of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life. This study dives deep in what the Bible says. - [The Holy Spirit in the Life of Christ](https://gracetidings.org/the-holy-spirit-in-the-life-of-christ/) - A look at the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of Christ will help the believers learn how to depend on the Spirit in their own lives. This is essential! - [Who is the Holy Spirit?](https://gracetidings.org/who-is-the-holy-spirit/) - A good knowledge of the purpose and ministries of the Holy Spirit will help you as a believer to know who you're and what you have in Christ. The more you know about the Holy Spirit the better Christians you will be. Unfortunately, many believers are ignorant of the real identity and ministries of the Holy Spirit. This article outlines three of the many ministries of the Holy Spirit in order to present His identity. I hope this is a blessing to you! - [MSEP03 - Work Out Your Own Salvation?](https://gracetidings.org/msep03-work-out-your-own-salvation/) - Misapplied Series Episode 03 - False gospels make many people believe they are saved when they aren't. The believers of works-based gospels get many things wrong in the Bible (one of which is addressed in this article). This is because their faith is built on the wrong foundation - works. We must clearly differentiate between the requirement for salvation and the Christians walk. That's the purpose of this article. - [The Knowledge and Assurance of Salvation](https://gracetidings.org/the-knowledge-and-assurance-of-salvation/) - False gospels have created counterfeit or self-deceived believers who make the profession of faith without any assurance of salvation. It is bad enough to NOT be saved, but worse to think you're saved when you're not. If you're saved, this article will help you get hold of that assurance. But if you're not saved, you will be led to the knowledge needed to get saved. - ["Why then Should I DO Good Works"?](https://gracetidings.org/why-then-should-i-do-good-works/) - The gospel message is often taken the wrong way by those who do not want to believe it. Their typical reaction is that the preaching of grace discourages the believers' efforts to do good works and encourages sinful living. But this is not the case for those who understand the true gospel. Discover 3 of the many reasons why the believers should be zealous of good works, though they are saved and kept saved by grace through faith alone. - [5 Reasons Why You Cannot Contribute to Your Salvation](https://gracetidings.org/5-reasons-why-you-cannot-contribute-to-your-salvation/) - The Bible is clear that salvation is not and cannot be by works. But there are many today who contradict this truth by false gospels which deceive the people into trying to earn salvation by works. This only creates counterfeit Christians. The purpose of this article is to discuss five (5) biblical reasons why works-based salvation is dangerous, unbiblical, and contrary to the true gospel. - [Standing in the Gospel - The Believer's Life](https://gracetidings.org/standing-in-the-gospel/) - How unwise is it to travel without a clear knowledge of the destination! But this is what many so called Christian are up to. They live with a profession of faith but with no knowledge, not to talk about the assurance of salvation. No idea where they go when they die. This is a result of wrong belief. Biblical salvation is that you believe the gospel to be saved, and then you remain in the gospel through your entire Christian living. - [You Can Be Saved and KNOW It](https://gracetidings.org/you-can-be-saved-and-know-it/) - The Bible not only gives us the way of salvation, it also gives the knowledge of salvation to those who are saved. Therefore, there is no such thing as being saved and not knowing it, or being saved and not being sure of it. The knowledge of salvation comes from knowing and believing what the Bible says. This video will help you re-evaluate what you're trusting in, either Christ alone, Christ plus your works, or just your works. - [What It Means to Believe in Jesus Christ (Video)](https://gracetidings.org/what-it-means-to-believe-in-jesus-christ-video/) - "...that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.." Believing is the requirement for salvation. But you must believe what the Bible commands not any other message. This is where many people stumble, they do not understand exactly what and how to believe. And that is why I want to use this video to address the problem of wrong belief as well as that of unbelief. - [MSEP02 - Will God Punish the Believers for their Ancestors' Sins?](https://gracetidings.org/will-god-punish-the-believers-for-their-ancestors-sins-msep02/) - Misapplied Series Episode 02 - How can we biblically describe the New Testament Christians? Cursed or Justified? There is a growing belief now that God will punish the believers for the sins and curses of their forefathers. This belief (and teaching) came from Exodus 20:5. The purpose of this article is to check this claim to see if it lines up with the Scriptures, and to offer some encouragement to the true Christians. - [The One Reason Why Christ Came](https://gracetidings.org/the-one-reason-why-christ-came/) - It is crucial that you understand why Christ was born, all that He did and why, and how you must to respond to His works. This is the prerequisite for getting to God. No one can get to the Father but by Christ (John 14:6). - [The World is Changing the Church](https://gracetidings.org/the-world-is-changing-the-church/) - The Church is supposed to change the world with the knowledge of truth. But now it is the world influencing the Church, while the Church is conforming to the world. We need the Bible now more than before. - [Love Not the World](https://gracetidings.org/love-not-the-world/) - What exactly is the world? How do we love the world? What must we do when we find out that we are actually loving the world rather than God? All these are addressed in this article. I pray it's a blessing to you. - [Death is Not the End](https://gracetidings.org/death-is-not-the-end/) - Although it has been contested by those who simply do not want to believe it, the concept of the afterlife holds true in the Bible. This article presents the biblical position on the topic, and why it is very important. - [The Tested and True Power](https://gracetidings.org/the-tested-and-true-power/) - If you've ever had the desire to be powerful in this life, I've fund the source of true and lasting power. This will not only make you powerful and victorious here and now, but will also guarantee you eternity with Christ. - [Why Jesus Christ is the Only Way](https://gracetidings.org/why-jesus-christ-is-the-only-way/) - The message of the cross may not be popular in the world, but that is the only solution to the problem of sin against God. Christ fully paid the price, and it was accepted by God. Outside of Christ, there is other way to God. - [Can We Determine Who is Saved or Not?](https://gracetidings.org/can-we-determine-who-is-saved-or-not/) - This discussion is not about judging other peoples' salvation. It is a crucial discussion to have with people especially now that many things have become very superficial, including the profession of faith. - [How to Be Saved](https://gracetidings.org/how-to-be-saved/) - Those who are used to doing something to earn something misunderstand salvation by faith. This article explains WHY you need to be saved, and how to be saved. - [What is the Gospel?](https://gracetidings.org/what-is-the-gospel/) - The Bible is clear that a person must hear and believe the gospel to be saved. This makes the knowledge of the gospel the most important thing in the Bible, and therefore the most important knowledge you can have. - [Which Jesus Are You Following?](https://gracetidings.org/which-jesus-are-you-following/) - In the Age of many gods, it is important to know Who you believe and serve. This lesson will help the believers better comprehend the true identity of Jesus and the unbelievers to know and believe the true Christ. - [Heresies About Christ Vs. Biblical Truth](https://gracetidings.org/heresies-about-christ-vs-biblical-truth/) - When it comes to matters relating to Jesus Christ, no personal opinions matter. All that matters is what the Bible says. It is crucial for you to believe the truth about Christ because your salvation and eternity depend on it. - [Total Victory through Jesus Christ](https://gracetidings.org/total-victory-through-jesus-christ/) - What you believe will affect the way you live. As a Christian, you're either free or you're not, depending on what you know and believe. I hope this lesson is an eye-opener and will help you STAND in your victory in Christ. - [MSEP05: And All These Things Shall be Added](https://gracetidings.org/msep05-and-all-these-things-shall-be-added/) - Misapplied Series Episode 05 - The prosperity gospel preachers claim that Matthew 6:33 says if you become a Christian, God will give you all that you want in this life. Is this true? This study puts that claim to test. - [Afflictions and the Christian Life](https://gracetidings.org/afflictions-and-the-christian-life/) - There is hope for the followers of Jesus Christ even in the midst of afflictions and persecutions. Find out exactly what it mean to rejoice in hope, who can do it, and what this hope of the believers is all about. - [How to Have Relationship with Jesus Christ](https://gracetidings.org/how-to-have-relationship-with-jesus-christ/) - Your relationship with Jesus Christ cannot be just a matter of profession, but also of practice. Following Jesus involves taking up your cross. Although the cross is not convenient, the end of it is crown. - [How to Avoid Head Knowledge Without the Change of Heart](https://gracetidings.org/head-knowledge-without-the-change-of-heart/) - A deep knowledge of Scripture is essential for the believer. The study teaches you how to avoid having mere head knowledge that does not produce transformation. - [Three Reasons Fueling the Misinterpretation of the Bible](https://gracetidings.org/three-reasons-fueling-the-misinterpretation-of-the-bible/) - You can exclude yourself from the widespread misinterpretation of the Bible. Find out what to watch for to avoid twisting and misusing the Word of God. - [Have You Got the Necessity Offered to You?](https://gracetidings.org/have-you-got-the-necessity-offered-to-you/) - Salvation is the rescue from wrath. It is the necessity without which you cannot escape the wrath of God. But God has offered it freely through Jesus Christ. - [How to Find Peace in the World of Pain](https://gracetidings.org/how-to-find-peace-in-the-world-of-pain/) - The world is looking for peace in all the wrong places and things. But the only source of peace in the world is to be reconciled to God through faith in Christ. - [There are Only Two Religions in the World](https://gracetidings.org/there-are-only-two-religions-in-the-world/) - In reality, there are only two religions in the world. One is works-based, and the other is Christ-based. You must be sure that you are on the right path. - [This is Why God is Worthy of Worship](https://gracetidings.org/this-is-why-god-is-worthy-of-worship/) - The life of the Christian is to be all about worship. This study covers what worship is and what it is not, how to worship and why God is worthy of worship. - [MSEP06: Stop Commanding the Morning! It Is Not Biblical](https://gracetidings.org/msep06-stop-commanding-the-morning-it-is-not-biblical/) - 'Commanding the morning' is an extra-biblical doctrine that resulted from the failure to study the Scripture. This article reveals the fallacy of the doctrine. - [My Testimony of Salvation by Williams Oluwagbemi](https://gracetidings.org/my-testimony-of-salvation-by-williams-oluwagbemi/) - My testimony of salvation is like that of the man who was born blind. But Christ opened his eyes and he was able to see clearly. Hope it's a blessing to you! - [The New Doctrines and How to Handle Them](https://gracetidings.org/the-new-doctrines-and-how-to-handle-them/) - Many deceivers have entered into the world, as predicted of them. The believers in Christ must abide in the Scriptures alone and not run after new doctrines. - [How to Receive the Blessing of Abraham and Be Sure You Have It](https://gracetidings.org/how-to-receive-the-blessing-of-abraham-and-be-sure-you-have-it/) - The blessing of Abraham is sadly misunderstood by many believers. This lesson gives the biblical definition of the blessing and shows how you can have it today. - [How to Find the Balance between Legalism and Licentiousness](https://gracetidings.org/how-to-find-the-balance-between-legalism-and-licentiousness/) - This lesson helps you avoid legalism and licentiousness in your Christian life and to find the Godly balance between these extreme positions. Live to honor God! - [What If You're Wrong about Jesus Christ?](https://gracetidings.org/what-if-youre-wrong-about-jesus-christ/) - If you still haven't believed in Jesus Christ today, what are you waiting for? This study helps you to see why there are NO alternatives to what Christ offers. - [Do Not Redefine Your Sin, Affirm God On it](https://gracetidings.org/do-not-redefine-your-sin-affirm-god-on-it/) - Redefining your sin does not lessen or eliminate the consequences. It is better to humble yourself before God, repent and receive God's gift of forgiveness. - [The Crowd and the Truth Compared](https://gracetidings.org/the-crowd-and-the-truth-compared/) - One of the differences between the crowd and the truth is that they move in opposite directions. We must carefully evaluate the modern Churches and ministries. - [God Demonstrated His Love When We Were Lost](https://gracetidings.org/god-demonstrated-his-love-when-we-were-lost/) - In our depravity and rebellion against Him, when we were dead to anything good and had no interest in seeking Him, God demonstrated His love toward us. Have you responded to His offer? - [The Beginner's Guide to Witnessing](https://gracetidings.org/the-beginners-guide-to-witnessing/) - Salvation is the most important thing that can happen anyone. But before sinners can be saved, they need to first hear, understand, and believe the gospel. Which means someone has to preacher to them. Someone has to go. Jesus has commanded us to go! But many believers are still reluctant to go. If not for anything, our passion for the lost should drive us to go. In this guide, I will share important tips that will help you get started today. - [What It's Like to Reject Your Greatest Need](https://gracetidings.org/what-its-like-to-reject-your-greatest-need/) - Urgent situations demand swift action. Your greatest need is rescue from eternity apart from God. This study unveils the means to that rescue. - [The Peace of God](https://gracetidings.org/the-peace-of-god/) - There are many things in this world that can cause your heart to be troubled. Even in the very things in which we sometimes seek fulfillment. Are you sometimes or always troubled or worried? How peaceful are you in this life? How do you feel about your eternity? Many have decided to reject the Bible. Others have rejected God, especially by not believing in Jesus Christ. The purpose of this article is to show you the way to The Peace of God. - [The Essential Prerequisite for Bible Study](https://gracetidings.org/the-essential-prerequisite-for-bible-study/) - This study educates you on the source, nature, and purpose of Scripture. It is essential to begin with this knowledge, else your Bible study will be fruitless. - [The Road to God - The Gospel Picture (Video)](https://gracetidings.org/the-road-to-god-the-gospel-picture-video/) - This is a great illustration of the gospel by Pastor Matthew Barber. I came across this on YouTube the other day and just couldn't resist posting it on my blog. I hope it's a blessing to you. - [500+ Witnesses to the Resurrection of Jesus](https://gracetidings.org/500-witnesses-to-the-resurrection-of-jesus/) - Not only does the Bible teach the resurrection of Jesus Christ, it also provides us with a long list of eyewitnesses and encounters with the risen Christ. - [Christ Paid For All Sins](https://gracetidings.org/christ-paid-for-all-sins/) - Christ came to the world for one purpose: to suffer and die in order to pay for the sins of the world. His work was completed and accepted by God. But that still does not make everybody saved. Everyone still needs to respond to His work in faith. "...whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" John 3:16. Whether you will be saved or not depends on what you do with the work of Christ. Have you believed? - [Peace with God](https://gracetidings.org/peace-with-god/) - What does it take to have peace in this world? Will more achievements and more possessions do it? What about religions or religious activities? Having peace in this world begins with making peace with the Almighty God. The source of peace is no secret, yet many people are ignorant of it. This article reveals the means to make peace with God in order to enjoy His peace in this 'peaceless' world, and to enjoy His presence in eternity. - [How Did You Become a Christian? (Video)](https://gracetidings.org/how-did-you-become-a-christian-video/) - There are many self-deceived believers today. Many are made to believe that they are saved when they really are not. We need to bring up issues like this to help such people re-evaluate their salvation. ## Pages - [Home](https://gracetidings.org/) - Grace Tidings is a platform for making Christ known to all people. Our passion is evangelizing the world and discipling the believers. - [Guest Contributor Agreement](https://gracetidings.org/contributor-agreement/) - Interested in writing for Grace Tidings? 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They base their salvation upon their obedience to the - [What Exactly is the Blessing of Abraham?](https://gracetidings.org/faq-items/the-blessing-of-abraham/) - The popular interpretation of the blessing of Abraham among many Christians and Church leaders is that the believers should be rich and wealthy. This, according to them, is because of of the fact that Abraham was physically and materially blessed. And since the Christians are considered children of Abraham, they should be wealthy too. But ## Categories - [Video Posts](https://gracetidings.org/category/video/) - This category contains various topics and teachings. Also items in this category will contain Videos. There will Posts that contain only video. - [Salvation](https://gracetidings.org/category/salvation/) - The Gospel of Salvation is the message of grace that leads to repentance and forgiveness of sin (justification). The Bible says faith comes by hearing the Word of God. Before a person can be saved, he needs to first hear, understand, and believe the gospel. That is why the Bible refers to it as the power of God unto salvation. This makes the gospel the most important of all messages. This Category contains lessons related to the gospel of salvation, and what the Bible says about how to be saved. You will also learn how to have authentic the experience of salvation and the Christian living. - [The Christian Living](https://gracetidings.org/category/christian-living/) - It is sad that many who claim to be saved do not understand what it means to be saved. As a result of this, many people who have professed faith in Christ do not understand the purpose of salvation and the purpose for which they are called into salvation. From the moment we genuinely believed, every second of our life counts. And we will give account one day to Christ how we spend our time, talents, and treasure. Believers are saved to serve. To serve Christ and not the flesh and the world. This Category contains resources that will teach you what it means to be a Christian, and how to live victoriously to the glory of God. - [The Word](https://gracetidings.org/category/the-word/) - The Word of God gives us the knowledge of God. All the instructions which we need for live and godliness are contained in the Bible. But we have to study to know them. “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works” 2Timothy 3:16-17. This Category shows contains all resources related to the Word of God, the Bible. You will find teachings such as: What the Word of God is, why you should study it, how to study the Word, how to apply the Word, how to help others understand the Word, and many related topics. - [Jesus Christ](https://gracetidings.org/category/jesus-christ/) - Jesus Christ is the Son of God and God the Son. He is the second Person of the Trinity. He was with God from the beginning. He is God. He is the Saviour of all. He gave His life a ransom for many. He is the Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world. He didn’t have to, but He chose to do it because He loves us that much. “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (john 15:13) The more we learn and know about Christ, the better we can appreciate and worship Him with our lives. This Category will reveal Him to you in an uncommon way. Just get ready to study! - [The Holy Spirit](https://gracetidings.org/category/holy-spirit/) - The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity. He is God. He is the “another comforter” which Christ talks about in the Gospel of John. His purpose in our lives today is to help us live the Christian life and ultimately conform us to the image of the Son of God, Jesus Christ. Also the Holy Spirit will be the One who will empower us at Rapture. The believers need to understand the importance of the Holy Spirit in their lives, as well as the need to be constantly filled with the Holy Spirit. This Category contains all materials related to the Holy Spirit. - [Misapplied! Series](https://gracetidings.org/category/misapplied/) - MISAPPLIED!’ is a series of articles and videos in which I rightly divide many Bible verses, passages, and statements that have been misinterpreted and misapplied over the years. These verses or passages are constantly misused by many people, both saved and unsaved. The materials in this section address the verses or passages in the Bible that have been taken out of context and wrongly applied. For more on Misapplied, please take a look at Introducing Misapplied Series on Grace Tidings. Check out this page regularly for new eye-opening materials. - [The Gospel of Salvation](https://gracetidings.org/category/the-gospel-of-salvation/) - The Gospel of Salvation is the message of grace that leads to faith, repentance, and forgiveness of sin (justification). The Bible says faith comes by hearing the Word of God. 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