What’s God’s purpose in creating us as He has? Eternity in heaven, of course, but what about our life here while we await it. A common paradigm among Christians is the belief that God wants us to surrender our lives to him, receive the salvation he has freely provided by his atonement through the cross, and then live for him enjoying all the spiritual and material blessings he has bought and paid for, encompassed in his free gift of grace. A wonderful life, certainly; one so easy to focus our minds on.
But this view of God’s purpose results in setting our heart on a great life here with the expectation of eternal life later as some sort of fringe benefit. What’s wrong with that? The issue lies in the fact that it leads to an emphasis on blessings here and now—both spiritual and material—instead of what Jesus truly designed us for.
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This vital book has been written for you and for those you are praying for! We sometimes use the term “Staking Your Life” a bit lightheartedly, subtly conveying a sense of greater conviction over this or that. Other times, it’s deeper. Just what do you believe about the reason for your life? What drives you? Is your opinion of meaning based on your experience in this world—relationships, careers, wealth, ideals, feelings, or even superstitions? Where did I come from? Staking Your Life addresses these key questions and more. Short, easy to read and to the point, this book will help clarify God’s plan by bringing the true meaning of your life to light. It’s undeniable; you possess profound and marvelous purpose!
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Romans 8 says: “You are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. If Christ is in you, though your body is dead because of sin, yet the spirit is alive because of righteousness.” Unbelievable as it may seem: “There is now no condemnation for those
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