Sin will plead to you and say, "Just spare me, I'm just a little one!" But give it no accommodation. Remember, you're dead to sin. You can do this clinging to Christ. [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
It's very interesting how many people look at Revelation 3:5 and say, "Oh look, you can be blotted out of God's book of life." Yet it says exactly the opposite... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
What truth is it that Paul wants us to be gripped by? That we are dead to sin and that in our union with Christ our relationship to sin has been severed... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
The people who Paul calls to "cleanse" themselves “from every defilement of body and spirit” are called “beloved”. It is only by being one of the beloved... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God. [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
If someone refuses to become a Christian, it is because they count it their wisdom to not become a Christian. When in reality it is their complete lack of knowledge... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
If in your heart you're not truly sold out to God's will, you are going to misinterpret your will as if it's God's will. [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Paul shares a powerful story of how God in His providence allowed him to be able to help a poor pastor. The incredible thing to realize about the love of God... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
The error is common, though subtle, of thinking one’s believing or confessing Christ contributes towards being right with God. [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]