Apart from Him we can do nothing
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Do you ever struggle wrestling with the guilt of your sins after repenting of them? Here is some help with how to feel forgiven by God.
The reason why Satan wants to tempt us may not be the reason you are thinking; the consequences may be unimaginably worse.
Jesus teaches us that we should be storing treasures in Heaven, rather than here on earth. What does that mean?
Putting Jesus in charge of our lives is key to having a vital Christian faith. We can’t do it on our own strength; we must abide with Christ.
Followers of Christ don’t have to fear they have committed the sin that leads to death. Here’s what should concern them more.
As Christians, we have the mind of Christ. That means we can know and understand God deeply and intimately.
When we elevate our view of the requirements of our faith over loving as Christ commands, we are putting religion over righteousness.
Living free from the power of sin is what it means to be alive with Christ. So why do some believers struggle to live this truth?
To be a blessing to God, we must walk with Him in gratitude, dependency, and love, acknowledging our need for repentance.
As followers of Christ, we need to show discernment when we begin getting too routine in our faith, or risk becoming religious hypocrites.
It can be painful to go through times when God seems silent. But if we endure, we will discover that God grows us through silence.
Victory over the flesh should be an expectation of every maturing Christian. Christ has already done His part; what part do we play?
If we are redeemed under the New Covenant, do Christians obey the 10 Commandments, or not? What’s the answer?
As a Christian, you are expected to be living for Christ instead of yourself. So, what does it take to set aside one’s own desires and live for Him?
The Secret of holy living is to fully surrender to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It is not possible to achieve holy living on our own.
God’s love validates His justice. God in His holiness must judge sin, but only does so after all avenues of His love are exhausted.
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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