This ministry stems from a deep conviction to honor those who have passed by lifting up their living relatives in prayer. In the midst of reflection and remembrance, we share the Good News of Jesus Christ, offering the hope of eternal life through Him.
A promise was made to God to pray for all the living relatives of the deceased at the City of London Cemetery, in the hope that they will come to know the free gift of salvation – the Good News – and know how they are loved with an everlasting love and that underneath are the everlasting arms.
This is the hope we pray every living relative would come to know: the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ, as revealed in Scripture.
The Good News
God’s Creation and Purpose
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)
“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” (Genesis 1:27)
“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.” (Revelation 4:11)
Man’s Sin and Separation from God
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)
“The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?” (Jeremiah 17:9)
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)
God’s Love and Promise of Redemption
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)
Christ’s Death and Resurrection
“He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5)
“Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.’” (John 11:25)
The Call to Repent and Believe
“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (Mark 1:15)
“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
God invites all to receive this gift of salvation, not by our efforts but through faith in Jesus Christ.
The Role of the Holy Spirit
When you place your faith in Jesus, God gives you the Holy Spirit as a gift. The Holy Spirit is God’s presence living within you, helping you grow in faith, revealing the truth of Scripture, and guiding you in righteousness. He empowers you to resist sin, provides comfort in trials, and gives discernment to navigate life’s challenges. The Holy Spirit also testifies to the truth about Jesus and assures you of your salvation. As you walk with God, invite the Holy Spirit to fill you daily, helping you live according to God’s purpose.
The New Life in Christ
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20)
Eternal Hope
“And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.” (1 John 5:11-12)
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” (Revelation 21:4)
“Look, I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy written in this scroll.” (Revelation 22:7)
If you are seeking hope, peace, or answers, know that this message is for you. Jesus offers eternal life to all who come to Him in faith. May you come to know the everlasting love of God, be filled with His Spirit, and find your rest in Him.
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