The Human Soul

The Bible teaches that when God created man, He created him spirit, soul and body.
God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into him the breath of life. Thus, the man became a living soul. Genesis 2:7
The Bible teaches that man is utterly depraved in his natural self and is beyond saving himself. In fact, all people are born spiritually dead. A dead person can do nothing to change his conditional. Just like us. We can do nothing to change our spiritual condition. A state of complete hopelessness. This is because the first people ever to be created (Adam and Eve) sinned and fell out of God's good graces. Because Adam sinned, the whole human race also sinned and therefore are worthy of death. (Read more.)

Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned— Romans 5:12

The Bible teaches that the human soul is lost- without Christ. But when a person believes in Christ, they receive a new spirit. The Spirit of adoption. God adopts us as sons (and daughters). Put it this way: you receive a clean slate. A new record. The old one is wiped away. ALL the wrongs you've ever done. every mistake you've made. ALL GONE! Erased.

Hope for the soul
But there is Good News and hope for the soul. God sent His Son into the world to die for sin and pay the penalty we justly deserve. He died an excruciating death on the cross so that you could live. If you put your faith in Him, He will justify you and make you new again. The Bible says that "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has gone, the new has come." 2 Corinthians 5:17
Look at it another way. Say for example...You owe a debt. You fully know that you are not able to pay this debt. It's not just beyond your means. You are completely bankrupt. But wait a minute... there is another option. Another person who is willing to pay the debt that you owe with His life. He is amazingly rich and He offers to pay the lump sum of what you owe. Wouldn't you be indebted to that Person?

The Gospel message offers salvation to all who will come to Jesus in faith. One of these days, you will eventually die and you will face God. If you have trusted Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour, you will have all your sins forgiven and receive a new start. And future home will be Heaven for all eternity. But if you have neglected to receive Jesus Christ into your heart and chosen not to believe in the Son of God, your destiny- sadly- will be hell. A place of unthinkable torment. God loves you very much. More than you could ever imagine and He wants with all His heart to have a relationship with you. This can only be possible is you believe in Jesus Christ. If you believe that He died to rescue you from your sin. I know what you're thinking.. maybe she's exaggerating a bit. But no, I'm not. God created us for communion.

Jesus Christ: The Only Way
In this world of pluralism, which we live in, everybody is saying "I don't think there is just one way to get to Heaven?" or "I don't think there is just one way to have a relationship with God." This couldn't be farther from the truth. The Bible teaches that there is but ONE WAY to get to the Father and that is through Jesus Christ. Jesus said 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.' John 14:6. Notice that He said "I am the way. Not a way. My friend, if you are thinking of keeping your options open, you will find yourself sadly disappointed at the end and to your peril. And living a "good life" is not enough. God offers us His righteousness in Christ. His clean record. The price is paid but will you accept the extraordinary gift. 

Do you want to know who God is?
If you need to know who God is I will tell you. He is the Triune God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Three distinct Persons of the Godhead. This may seem like a foreign concept to you, but He is God. The minute I can completely understand Him, He cease to God. He is beyond comprehension. I am finite. He is infinite. I am weak (without Him). He is strong. He is the everlasting God. His ways never change. He is not plural. He is One. Deuteronomy 6:4 But it is first and foremost important to recognize that He loves you and in love He reaches out to you through His Son. 

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

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What is sin?
Sin is transgression of God's law. Wrongdoing. An offense against God's righteous and holy law and nature.

A GIFT: FOR ME?

For to us a child is born,
    to us a son is given, Isaiah 9:6

The birth of Jesus is the most significant event in world history. Do you want to know why? Because He is the greatest gift to be given to the world. He is the one and only Saviour of the whole world. Just think of it. God came to be born as a human being. God in our skin, breathing our air, walking on this earth as a Person. This Scripture reading here and many others will explain to you the significance of His birth. I don't know what you want this Christmas. If you just want to spend time with your family...whether you are doing some charity event for the homeless.. or even if you live alone. Don't forget this Christmas the reason for the season.  

10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:10-12

In the culture in which we live it is easy to become consumed with the material aspect of Christmas portrayed by the media. But giving and receiving presents has no joy and no meaning if you forget why you are doing it. The clue is in the name CHRIST-mas. Christmas is completely about Christ and receiving His loving gift of salvation. Will you accept Christ into your hearts this Christmas? Will you accept Him into Your homes this Christmas? Is He welcome round your table? Is He invited to spend Christmas with You? Can He sit round Your table and share a meal with you as you celebrate His birthday? 

God's gift to you is the gift of His Son. John 3:16 explains this point explicitly. 

 "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."

As a Christian, at times I have to be careful not to focus on the material, but allow God to give me a fresh understanding of what He has given us in Christ. God loves us so much and He is an extravagant Giver. In fact, He calls us to be cheerful givers. A more appropriate term would be hilarious givers. Jesus also said, that it is more blessed to give than to receive. So when you give this Christmas, it is also important to give out of a heart of grace. Another thing which deserves recognition is that God doesn't give reluctantly or out of duty or obligation and neither should we. So give without expecting to have anything in return. This Christmas, set your mind to be:- 

• always thankful for the people God has placed in your life- this will stop you from depreciating them or taking them for granted
• grateful for all the things God has given- this will combat against an ungrateful spirit or discontentment
• mindful of those who lack- there are many people in poverty today, who do not have the basic things which we daily take for granted. Like food, water, a bathroom, a warm bed, family.. You get the picture. Keep them in your prayers this Christmas. For "The prayers of a righteous person are powerful and effective."- James 5:16

And most importantly thank God for Jesus! Who was born of the virgin Mary, died for our sins and rose again and will be coming back again to claim His own. Make sure that you are in Christ.

All my love, 
Rachel, your sister in Christ. x