Afghan Radio - Sound of Life

Baptism is a sign of the beginning of a new life. Our sins are not forgiven by our being baptised. Our sins are forgiven by the blood of Jesus Christ. In baptism, we show that we obey the command of Jesus Christ. The followers of Jesus Christ are not baptised to become believers, but they are baptised because they are believers. Our salvation does not depend on being baptised. Baptism is also a demonstration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ to the world.

The tender and caring way of parents with their children has a significant impact the children’s development. Parents should discipline and counsel their children in the ways of God. They should teach their children how to obey, so that when they grow up, they can obey and serve God. In addition to that, another duty of parents be kind and understanding with their children. They should discipline their children gently. Parents should not provoke or make their children angry for no reason. Yes, it is necessary to nurture our children in a good way, but our purpose of this discipline and guidance should always be for the benefit of the children's future.

When we look at the Holy Bible, we see that three disciples of Jesus Christ witnessed his transfiguration (the transformation of his body) with their own eyes. This transformation is proof that he is the Son of God. This fact was later confirmed by God himself, who spoke from the cloud and said, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; listen to him." From this moment on, the disciples should no longer have had any doubts about the true character and identity of Jesus. Rather, they needed to listen to him! Those who want to know God's thoughts must listen to Christ.

Jesus Christ is the great physician and the true healer. When he healed sick people, he did not use any medicine whatsoever. He would heal them with just a word.

Jesus also cast out evil spirits from all who were possessed. The unclean spirits obeyed his command, for he was Christ the Lord. The demons came out of the sick and demon-possessed. We can always go to Jesus Christ with our cares and suffering, so that He can heal us and give us peace. What could be better than this?

In the first century, the church called the feast of Christ's resurrection from the dead as the Great Feast, and the feast of the birth of Christ was called Eid Khurd. But in fact, all holidays are important and great in their place, both the birthday and the resurrection of Christ. Why? Because if it wasn't for the month of Ramadan; There was no death and resurrection. If Jesus was not born; There was no cross because of human sins; And not the resurrection of Christ. Do you have the right to remain in the generation of the first man or to separate from it and join the generation of the second man? You mean you choose Jesus Christ?

In Christianity, during fasting, the focus and purpose is worship and prayer and closeness to the presence of God, not the issue of eating. The Bible does not command Christians to fast. At the same time, the Bible presents fasting as good, beneficial and useful. The followers of Christ do not fast for the purpose of righteousness and austerity or salvation from sin, because salvation was provided by the shedding of Christ's blood on the cross. Fasting is being humble and close to God so that our rebellious ego is weakened and suppressed. May our prayer and worship be stronger and more effective.

In God’s new covenant with the people of Israel, he promised forgiveness and salvation to all who believe. The prophet Jeremiah had spoken about this. Jesus Christ came to fulfil that covenant and to ratify it with his blood. This is the blood of the covenant, the blood of Jesus, which was shed for many, that is, for all who believe. And when we partake of the cup of the Lord's Supper along with the bread, in a way we once again share in the suffering and death of Jesus, and remember again how he gave his life for us so that we may receive forgiveness of sins and eternal life. The blood of the Old Testament was shed only for the Jews. The blood of the new covenant, however, was shed for many, that is, for the whole world.

As followers of Jesus Christ, we should rejoice in the happiness of our friends and neighbours, and we should be moved by their sadness. This is what a Christian should do. Of course, we do this not out of compulsion, but from the heart and in all sincerity. This attitude brings us closer to our dear friends. This spirit makes it more easy and natural for us to introduce ourselves to them as Christians. A Christian should be part of his community.

Jesus Christ has risen from the dead. He arose! Since the creation of the world, there has never been a more important event than the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. If Christ did not rise from the dead, there would be no church, no Christianity, and no salvation for sinful man. The whole course of history would have been completely different.

Some sceptics repudiate this fact and claim that Christ was not crucified at all so, of course, he could not have risen from the dead. But they are wrong. The resurrection of Jesus is a historical fact. Not only the disciples of Jesus Christ but also many other people witnessed the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. You cannot hide the truth. The truth will always out.

People usually appear to be fasting and pretend to be humble. They bow their heads and sit in ashes, an act that implies humility and mourning. But according to God, all this is for show. Their outward actions appear to honour God, but this honour is not in their hearts. Worse than this, their normal and daily behaviour remains as bad as before. How can they expect God to listen to their prayers and acknowledge their fasting? Fasting means a time for self-denial, self-examination, and repentance from sins. But some people fast just to get attention from God and to feel good about themselves. God does not listen to the prayers of two-faced, hypocritical people.