412teens is dedicated to encouraging teens and sharing pearls of biblical truth in a sea of spiritual sludge. We're a ministry of Got Questions Ministries. Our mission is to glorify God by providing biblical, applicable, compassionate, and timely answers to spiritually-related questions about topics of interest to young believers. We aim to encourage healthy physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health in every young Christian we encounter.
The "412" stands for 1 Timothy 4:12, which is "Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity." Just because you're young, that doesn't mean you have nothing to offer. Teens are 100% capable of receiving and expressing God's amazing grace and love.
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"We have all been baptized into one body by one Spirit, and we all share the same Spirit." --1 Corinthians 12:13 (NLT)
💬 QUESTION: What's your baptism story?
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"Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect." —Romans 12:2 (NLT)
When we find ourselves victims of our own choices, be assured we were attempting to satisfy a need or a want in a way that God has already deemed wrong or unwise.
God's guidance in the Bible is there to protect us, deepen our relationships, and help us mature as human beings modeled after Christ.
This is what God’s Word says He wants for us:
* The very best (Romans 8:31-39)
* A fulfilled, satisfying life (John 10:10)
* Adoption into His family (Romans 8:15)
* Lasting joy and peace (John 14:27; Romans 15:13)
* To enjoy a life of meaningful purpose (Ephesians 2:10)
God wants so much more for us. He knows life is riddled with temptations and hazards, and He wants to guide us to a better way (John 16:13). By developing the mind of Christ within our own, we won't have to be surprised by our own foolish thinking (1 Corinthians 2:16).
💬 IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR: How do you make sure to choose God’s wisdom?
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“For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body." —2 Corinthians 5:10 (NLT)
Probably every Christian's very first motivation for wanting mercy from God is that we don't want to spend eternity in hell. It's the highest foolishness to want to go to hell. It's good to not want to be judged and spend eternity in torment. That's a fantastic place to begin. If that's where you're at, it's a good thing.
There's often a misunderstanding that it's bad to seek salvation just because you're afraid of hell. That's not what the apostle Paul says though. The entire point of his short message to the philosophers in Athens was that God's judgment is coming, and they should want to escape (Acts 17:30-31).
But let's not stop at the fear of hell. There are other reasons to want to be saved. If eternal separation from God is the greatest horror possible, eternal restoration with God is the greatest good we could ever experience. As you discover how Jesus saves, also examine all the ways He loves you. If you can understand His deep love for you, then true remorse, repentance, and an honest desire for reconciliation will follow.
💬 IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR: What was it that brought you to desire salvation?
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"If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me." --Jeremiah 29:13 (NLT)
💬 QUESTION: Where do you find God?
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"He had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him."
—Isaiah 53:2b
While it may be easy to find images of Jesus everywhere, the Bible doesn't actually give us a physical description of what Jesus looked like when He walked the earth as a man.
What IS important is that we recognize Jesus had no particular beauty so that no one would be attracted to Him for that reason. There are plenty of OTHER reasons to love Jesus!
💬 IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR: How does it feel knowing Jesus looked ordinary?
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"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." —John 13:34
As followers of Christ, we are commanded to extend love and mercy to others. It's not always natural, and, at times, it's certainly not easy. That's where the Holy Spirit comes in.
We can call on Him every time the temptation to judge and condemn comes, and, through His power, He'll help us resist that temptation and choose a better response (1 Corinthians 10:13).
Even though love can be difficult, we must be WILLING to extend compassion over condemnation. Be WILLING to see their perspective and not just your own (James 1:19). Be WILLING to understand them beyond what they look like, do, or say (John 7:24).
💬 IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR: What’s one situation where love can cast out judgment?
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"Encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing." --1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT)
Tag a friend & encourage them!
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"For the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught." —Proverbs 3:26
We can have confidence that God is working in us and through us all the time—even as we struggle and stumble. God understands that we can't achieve perfect obedience while we live this life, yet He promises to keep sanctifying us through Jesus. Our salvation is assured no matter what (Titus 3:5), and our spiritual growth is guaranteed if we continue to desire to follow Him.
If we're struggling with confidence, we can remind ourselves that God designed us specifically and uniquely—with every personality trait, interest, and physical appearance (Psalm 139). We can be confident that God treasures us, loves us, and wants what's best for us (Philippians 1:6). This isn't prideful confidence, rather, it's confidence in God's good gifts.
💬 IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR: What can you be confident of today?
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"We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them." —Romans 8:28 (NLT)
Many of us don't deal with regrets in any helpful way. We hold on to them, letting them turn into things that are unforgettable, unforgivable, and wholly intolerable.
The truth is that our life experiences—including our mistakes—are what make us who we are today. We didn't know what would happen when we made those mistakes, so it's really OK. But we need to remember that we are capable of a life beyond those regrets.
Time gives us perspective, and we learn from those mistakes. We become wiser, more compassionate humans through hard times. Many people who have experienced a mess of a life have found hope and purpose in Jesus.
We can allow Jesus to transform our minds so that memories of past sinful choices don't paralyze us. Rather, our weaknesses can magnify God's powerful grace.
💬 IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR: How has God redeemed one of your regrets?
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"Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need." --Matthew 6:33 (NLT)
💬 QUESTION: What has God provided this week?
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