I’ll Never Apologize for My Faith in God
These days, the world seems to have gone half mad. Sadly, the madness often surrounds the foundations of the Christian faith.
Christian values are ridiculed. Or, spiritual and biblical principles are questioned as valid and relevant or relatable.
And people (and the enemy) try to convince us truth is relative and up for debate. Or, culture whispers in our ear, We each have our own version of truth—and that’s okay.
But it’s not okay.
If you follow this blog, you know I’ve experienced rude remarks on social media about my faith.
Still, I’ll never apologize for the foundations of my faith.
In the midst of a world gone half mad, with spiritual and biblical principles questioned as valid and relevant, I refuse to apologize for the foundations of my faith. #faith #bible Click To TweetHere are 3 key foundations to never apologize for.
1.) I’ll Never Apologize for The Bible and its Truth
Not only does God’s Word never return void, it also never goes out of style like the changing times.
Consider how the Bible helps us live out our faith. It’s God’s how-to manual for a godly life. The Holy Scriptures are a wealth of spiritual knowledge for Christian living.
So, the more we are in God’s Word, the more we do the right thing…the godly thing…the Jesus thing, and do it all more often.
The more we are in God’s Word, the more we do the right thing…the godly thing…the Jesus thing, and do it all more often. #bible #faith Click To TweetIn John 17, Jesus prayed over His disciples.
“I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth” (verses 14-19, ESV).
Prayer: Lord, The world hates me because it hated You. But You have given me Your Word. Sanctify me in its truth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
2.) I’ll Never Apologize for Redemption and its Story
Once I spoke to a FCA middle school huddle and I felt the Lord nudging me to change my message the morning of the meeting.
As I arrived at the school, the P.E. teacher and coach conveyed how most of the kids do not go to church. And I heard the story of one young girl in Foster Care. She asked the coach and others to pray a Christian family adopted her and would take her to church.
So, it’s no surprise the Lord moved in my heart to change the message I had planned to share. Instead, I told my story; how I personally met Jesus Christ at sixteen and about God’s redeeming grace—the gospel.
Because one of the beautiful aspects of God’s redeeming grace is how it meets us where we are, not where we think we should be.
“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree’” (Galatians 3:13, ESV).
“Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—those he redeemed from the hand of the foe” (Psalm 107:2, NIV).
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your provision of grace and redemption through Your Son. Help me to never apologize for my redemption story…Your redemption story. And give me boldness in my faith to share it and spread the good news to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
3.) I’ll Never Apologize for Jesus and His Blood
Although sin separated us from God, Jesus made a way to God through His blood—the gift of salvation.
The blood that flowed through Immanuel’s veins, spilled out on Calvary’s cross. It cleanses our sins, gives us new life, and a new heart (triple bypass from the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). We are redeemed by His blood, set free by His blood, and adopted into God’s family by His blood.
The blood of Jesus will never lose its power! Jesus is mighty to save! (Isaiah 63:1.)
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace” (Ephesians 1:7, ESV).
“And all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith” (Romans 3:24-25a, NIV).
Prayer: Lord, I praise You for the blood. May I never apologize for the blood that gives me eternal and abundant life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
I refuse to apologize for the Bible and its truth, redemption and its story, Jesus and His blood. #Jesus #redemption Click To Tweet
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Like you, Karen, I will never apologize for my faith or the saving grace given to us by Jesus’ blood shed for us. The blood that was spilled has become the very life blood of our souls.
Blessings!
A thousand Hallelujahs to that, Martha. “And all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith” (Romans 3:24-25a, NIV). God bless.
I agree completely: the more we’re in the Word, the more it becomes natural, habitual, commonplace to do the right thing. This isn’t because WE are so good, but it’s because of the Spirit living strongly within us and guiding our steps. Amen!
Yes, Jessica. It’s all becaue of the Holy Spirit living in us. May we live the crucified life and the blood-stained life in Jesus.
Karen, I so appreciate your boldness. I agree with all you’ve shared here. I’m thankful that God strengthens us when the opposition comes. And when we spend time in His word and with Him, all the better. Great post!
Thank you, Jeanne. I think God’s strength is key during opposition, for we are weak on our own. “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree’” (Galatians 3:13, ESV).
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Thank you, Kristi! Blessings! May we never apologize for our faith!
Amen. Speak His truth and never apologize for sharing about God. Wonderful message Karen.
Thank you, Melissa. Lord, I praise You for the blood. May I never apologize for the blood that gives me eternal and abundant life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Amen. I am unapologetically Christian and I will never apologize for sharing my faith in Christ. Will I one day have to apologize to Christ for all the times when I could have shared His gospel and didn’t? No, I won’t because He’s already forgiven me for it, but I should. Loved this encouraging post to live boldly as a Christian today my friend. God’s blessings.
Love your boldness for our Lord, J.D. Even though we don’t always do the right thing like sharing our faith-the gospel, the Lord knows our heart and will keep growing us in our faith, as long as we’re open to it and the work of the Holy Spirit. May we live the crucified life and live blood-stained for Christ. God bless.
I appreciate how you have persevered in the faith!
I appreciate the encouragement. May we all persevere for Jesus and what He means to us. “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace” (Ephesians 1:7, ESV).
Another wonderful message.
My husband is not a believer so every time he says something about the environment or world, I always remind him that it is all prophesied in the Bible.
Is kind of sad that we bought an EV to help the environment but he can’t see that it’s been all predicted in the Bible. I’m not against protecting tge environment but I look at the big picture.
Sure the world is full of hate and dislike of our Christian faith but we will inherit the kingdom.
Hi Sandra, sounds like you are a good influence for Christ with your husband. I’m be praying he comes to know the Lord as Savior. Grateful for your last line about inheriting the kingdom. Hallelujah. We are joint heirs with Christ!
May we be bold in living out the truth from Christ. Thanks, as ever, Karen, for your faithful message. God bless!
Thank you, Nancy. May we stand firm in truth when God’s Word is questioned or our faith is ridiculed. We are forever grateful for the cross!
Karen, I needed this message. Powerful and timely. Thank you! We must prepare ourselves more and more to face ridicule, mocking, exclusion, and all types of persecution for the name of Jesus. Lord, help us remain true to you and the truth of your Word. Jesus, you are worth it! God bless you, Karen!
Jesus is absolutely worth it. I pray to stand firm and never apologize. “Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—those he redeemed from the hand of the foe” (Psalm 107:2, NIV).
Such an important message Karen especially as our world gets darker. I too will never stop standing up for Christ and I pray He strengthens me for all that comes in the future v
Amen, Yvonne. Pointing the light of Christ into the darkness has become more important than ever. Blessings!
We are called to be BOLD for Jesus—thanks for this sweet reminder, Karen! Stopping by from #graceandtruthlinkup 🙂
Hey Laura, thanks for stopping by. May we never apologize for our faith and who the Lord is to us! Blessings!
Thanks for standing firm, Karen. 🙂
Hey Lois, I pray the Lord gives us the strength and power to stand firm and stand up for Christ. God bless.
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May you continue to stand firm as you encourage those around you to do the same. Encouragement builds courage, and we all need a dose of courage each day. 🙂
Such a lovely and powerful comment, Joanne. Encouraged my soul. Thank you.