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The Essence of Cruciform Discipleship

May 27, 2017 / Jimmy D. / Leave a comment

One of my favorite summary statements of what it means to live as a disciple of Jesus is in 1 John 4:19 . . . "We love because He first loved us." God made the first move to love us by moving toward us in Jesus. That love moves us to vertical love for Him … Continue reading The Essence of Cruciform Discipleship

The Cup Of The New Covenant

April 2, 2015April 2, 2015 / Jimmy D. / Leave a comment

On Thursday of Holy Week we remember that first Lord's Supper when Jesus said "this cup is the new covenant in my blood." Do you have any idea how much meaning is poured into that cup? Perhaps this excerpt from Cruciform: Living the Cross-Shaped Life will help you get a taste of how sweet the new covenant promises are for … Continue reading The Cup Of The New Covenant

The Christian Life Is Cruciform

March 28, 2015March 25, 2015 / Jimmy D. / Leave a comment

"The Christian life has its beginnings and its continuance in the work of the cross as Christ died for the forgiveness of our sins and to impart new life to us. The Christian life is cruciform as we die to sin, to selfish individualism, to our own desires and ambitions, to the mindset of the world and … Continue reading The Christian Life Is Cruciform

Obedience Must Be Cruciform

March 25, 2015 / Jimmy D. / Leave a comment

"All our obedience, every resolve to do good, and every work of faith is ‘by his power’ and so that the Lord Jesus would be glorified because of the grace he gives. Yes, we must pursue obedience, but that obedience must always be cruciform, formed by Christ’s cross. We must seek to obey because of the … Continue reading Obedience Must Be Cruciform

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