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Followers of Christ are called to not take a commensurate response to injury, but to stand against evil by being willing to overlook an insult, give sacrificially to others, and serve those who don’t deserve it, The post The Narrow Way, Part 6: Turn the Other Cheek appeared first on Reston Bible Church .

Embracing the gospel is a call to put Christ above everything, to be prepared for disruption, to radically pray for those who need Him, and to radically love those who need Him. The post The Narrow Way, Part 5: The Gospel Brings Disruption appeared first on Reston Bible Church .

When Jesus said, "Judge not, that you be not judged," He did not mean that we should never pass judgment, but that we should assess the standard we are judging by, assess ourselves, and assess the situation. We are called to handle all situations with humility, speak the truth in love, and always be open to correction. The post The Narrow Way, Part 4: Don’t Judge appeared first on Reston Bib...

The story of the rich young ruler exposes how easily idols keep us from fully following Jesus. When we embrace God as the giver of all, we can rely on Him as we faithfully steward and purposefully give. The post The Narrow Way, Part 3: The Problem with Idols appeared first on Reston Bible Church .

All people will give an account for their lives before the Lord. To some, He will say, "I never knew you; depart from Me." But those who truly believe in Jesus and His finished work can rest in the certainty that He knows us and we know Him. The post The Narrow Way, Part 2: Depart from Me 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 .

The fact that Jesus was riding into Jerusalem on donkey gave a clear message that He was the Messiah and the King. Are you living today like a child of the King, submitted to the Lord Jesus Christ in every area of your life? The post The King Has Come appeared first on Reston Bible Church .

When we apply God’s truth to our lives, we can’t help but live lives that are radical like Jesus. Everyday people who live out God’s truth in God’s power become mighty tools in the hands of God. The post Radical Like Jesus appeared first on Reston Bible Church .

Should we as Christians be involved in the political process? We are called to be separate from the world, but we are called to have an impact in the world. The post Christ and Culture, Part 7: God and Government appeared first on Reston Bible Church .

In their encounter with Jesus, three of the disciples beheld the glory of Christ, glory that was sought after in the Old Testament, is supreme in essence and position, is shared with His people, and is sustaining in suffering. The post Jesus Encounters: The Transfiguration appeared first on Reston Bible Church .