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When Jesus said, "I am the way," He meant that He is the singular way in our earthly existence, He is the absolute truth in this world, and He is the source of life in all things. The post The Narrow Way, Part 7: I Am the Way appeared first on Reston Bible Church .

The narrow way of Christ means denying yourself, taking up your cross, and following Him with your life. The post The Narrow Way, Part 1: The Call to Die appeared first on Reston Bible Church .

In his encounter with Jesus, Nicodemus learned that salvation only comes to those who are born again. The post Jesus Encounters: Nicodemus appeared first on Reston Bible Church .

When we declare that "to live is Christ," our difficulties advance the gospel, our difficulties empower others, we give grace regarding the flaws in others, and we accept suffering as part of God's plan. The post To Live Is Christ, Part 1: Joy in All Circumstances appeared first on Reston Bible Church .

Jesus isn't calling us to a yoke-free life without burdens or challenges, but in a relationship with Jesus, He is our rest. And all we do, including work, is worship that grows out of rest. The post A Rhythm with Rest, Part 3: Jesus Is Our Rest appeared first on Reston Bible Church .

One of the things God did when He rested on the seventh day was that He set a template for us for life. Does your life have a rhythm with rest? The post A Rhythm with Rest, Part 1: God Rested appeared first on Reston Bible Church .

Conformity to Christ is a journey that starts with seeking to know Him, is built on submission to Him, is a process that takes time, is a journey through suffering. The post Abounding in Hope, Part 4: Hope in Our Conformity to Christ appeared first on Reston Bible Church .

The "filling of the Holy Spirit" happens when the Spirit empowers a Christian to give unique witness to Jesus Christ through verbal proclamation and holy living. The post The Holy Spirit, Part 3: The Filling of the Spirit appeared first on Reston Bible Church .

We are called to follow our Lord Jesus, even if no one is standing with us. Standing alone means knowing that Christ lives in us, so that we speak and live in the truth. The post Standing Alone appeared first on Reston Bible Church .

As our Banner, Jesus Christ provides our salvation, our identity, and our power in the battle. The post The Names of God: Jehovah Nissi appeared first on Reston Bible Church .