Allen Temple AME Church

Jesus is the firstborn of all creation and because of that, he has provided for us an opportunity to see all our possibilities. 

Jesus took on your and my afflictions and infirmities and died a criminal's death so that you and I can live.

If we are created in the imago Dei, and you understand the forgiveness and love with which you have received, then how much more should you “incarnate” yourself into the lives of those that need a demonstration of your love for them. 

Because of Jesus’ finished work on the cross, you too can take hold of Salvation today, even if all you get is a crumb that falls from The Master’s Table!

Jesus prayed for God the Father to intervene in the spiritual war for our souls, and after suffering the shame of the cross, God granted him what he requested, and today, you and I are representatives of that enlarged territory.

While you and I can make up any rules we want about anything according to how we understand ourselves and our purpose, the fact is these are mere cultural appropriations and do not have much value as it relates to the doctrines and orthodoxy of the church.

Be imitators of Jesus Christ by letting him be your example.

Is there an abundance of love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control being demonstrated in your life, and if so, are you a part of cultivating that in the lives of others as well?