LEXZIE
IN CHRIST
INTRO.
For the first time in my life, I’d like to say: Don’t follow me. Follow Jesus.
For the sake of introduction: I am a Brooklyn-bred, Charlotte-living, mid-30s child of God. I am a single mom, a writer, a New York Jets fan, and founder of a successful poetry brand. I have been a Christian since childhood, but an avid churchgoer since 2014.
In February 2024, God lifted the veil from my eyes and revealed something sobering: You can have love for God… yet, still not be in Christ.
And so – that February – God called me out of my former church home, which required an intense level of obedience. He led me into a true understanding of the Gospel and right into the saving arms of Jesus. My understanding of the richness + fullness of Jesus has been unfolding ever since. I eventually found a solid, Bible-teaching church.
Over the years, I’ve toggled with how to best share various aspects of my testimony. But, I now realize that all of my stories and my entire life points to the Gospel.
Leaving all influencer-tendencies behind: Please don’t follow me! Follow Jesus.
This site will serve as a space for those who are: waking up to deceptive teachings; looking for a Bible Study starting point; or needing to be encouraged in their faith.
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PURPOSE.
The through line is Jesus. God has kept me safe + near and He has graciously allowed time for me to get this truth in my spirit: The only way to the Father is through the Son. (John 14:6)
I have been a Christian my whole life, and I’ve been a faithful churchgoer for 10 years. And though I’ve always had a deep, unshakeable love of God; I lacked a regenerative understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, salvation and our purpose as Believers.
God drew me out of subtly deceptive false teachings and into the truth and I feel invigorated in a way that’s different from anything I’ve ever felt before.
God has lifted the veil from my eyes. He used the Holy Spirit to do this, but had people in place (in my real life and online) to point me to scripture and trusted Bible-based teachings that have grown my faith exponentially.
And now, I feel compelled to do the same!
IN ESSENCE.
I’ve learned that everything is spiritual. And every blessing, trial and testimony is either for your salvation… or for someone else’s.
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God created us all, but His children are those who accept Jesus Christ as Lord + Savior. The Father draws His children to Him, Jesus saves, and the Holy Spirit testifies to the truth of the Gospel. A Born Again Believer can trust that God Almighty is the author of their salvation from the very beginning.
God is to be revered and respected. He is all-knowing, all-powerful, and completely righteous. He set the standard for what is good and the definition for what is sinful. He set the method for forgiveness and reconciliation… and He alone, saves. Jesus saves.
God is loving and patient… but He is also fair. And He will one day judge all who fall short of His will.
None of us are worthy of being spared His judgment and wrath, because we are all sinners. But if He is calling you, and if you humble yourself before Him, you will be drawn to a state of repentance; readily accepting His free offer of salvation. In an instant, your sins will be washed away by the Blood of Jesus. You will be covered in His righteousness. Forever. You will never be snatched from Him.
As one of God’s own, you’ll be under His protection. You’ll learn to release your battles to Him, and He will be your defender. You’ll learn what God loves and what He hates; and you’ll start to see your will align with His. Eventually, your whole life will be for His glory. You will fix your eyes – not on your circumstance – but perpetually on Jesus.
We are to live for Jesus. And we can only do that by getting to know God, through Scripture, and by walking with Him, in prayer. But, if we are to truly get to know Him:
We cannot afford to misinterpret our role.
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There are many deceptive pastors who aim to lessen God’s role and heighten ours. They preach love, but not truth. Salvation, but not sin. Forgiveness, but not repentance. They subtly teach a different gospel.
These are the pastors who teach us to interpret the Bible through our own lens, making us the star of every Bible story. Our personal circumstance becomes central to every piece of Scripture.
In reality, the entire Bible points to Jesus’ finished work on the cross: either through foreshadowing, prophecy, narration or evangelism. The whole Bible testifies to the good news Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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When we read the Bible, we must point it to the Gospel.
Likewise, our entire lives should point to the Gospel.
And, when it does… what a beautiful journey it is.
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Our testimonies are for our salvation or for someone else’s. Here I am to pay it forward.
Lexzie in Christ 