“And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. But if I do what I don’tContinue reading “The Romans 7 “Christian””
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Faith and Holiness
“Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.” (Hebrews 12:14 NLT) What comes first to mind when you think of holiness or being holy? Long skirts or dresses and women’s hair in a bun or with a bigContinue reading “Faith and Holiness”
A Closer Look at Holiness
“But that isn’t what you learned about Christ. Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from Him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your newContinue reading “A Closer Look at Holiness”
Salvation
“Jesus responded, ‘Salvation has come to this home today, for this man has shown himself to be a true son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.” (Luke 19:9-10 NLT) What are the “components” of salvation? When does salvation begin? How do I know I’m saved?Continue reading “Salvation”
Loving Truth
“Make them holy by Your truth; teach them Your word, which is truth. Just as You sent Me into the world, I am sending them into the world. And I give Myself as a holy sacrifice for them so they can be made holy by Your truth.” (John 17:17-19 NLT) Truth isn’t as obscure asContinue reading “Loving Truth”
Have You Been Filled with the Spirit?
“While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interior regions until he reached Ephesus, on the coast, where he found several believers. ‘Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?’ he asked them.” (Acts 19:2 NLT) Too often in our indoctrination into the Christian Faith we assume that everything we’re taught is BiblicalContinue reading “Have You Been Filled with the Spirit?”
The Pain of the Empty Seat
“As for us, we can’t help but thank God for you, dear brothers and sisters loved by the Lord. We are always thankful that God chose you to be among the first to experience salvation – a salvation that came through the Spirit who makes you holy and through your belief in the truth.” 2Continue reading “The Pain of the Empty Seat”
Holiness Lives
“Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from Him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God – trulyContinue reading “Holiness Lives”
Repentance and Salvation
“For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind of sorrow. But worldly sorrow, which lacks repentance, results in spiritual death.” (2 Corinthians 7:10 NLT) Without any desire to judge the intent of a person’s heart when they comeContinue reading “Repentance and Salvation”
Holy Spirit = Holy Living!
“Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.” (Hebrews 12:14 NLT) The Holy Spirit’s presence in a person’s life WILL be evidenced in the way a person lives. If there’s no evidence of the Spirit’s presence living inContinue reading “Holy Spirit = Holy Living!”
Walking With Jesus 