Selah

If I Pray Hard Enough, Then God Will Love Me #CCV #PhoenixAZ #Faith #Prayer #Christian

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Shared by Christ's Church of the Valley
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Summary

Main message: Communion reminds us that God's love and Christ's sacrifice are unconditional—not something earned by our performance. Jesus died for us while we were still sinners, before we "got our act together."

Key points:

  • Many people mistakenly believe God's love depends on prayer, effort, or service.
  • Communion points us to the truth that Jesus didn't go to the cross because of our goodness.
  • Romans 5:8 shows God demonstrated his love by Christ dying for us while we were still sinners.
  • The gift of Jesus' body and blood comes before repentance or moral improvement.
  • Our relationship to Christ is based on his action, not our performance.

Scriptures mentioned: Romans 5:8