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The Fruits of Repentance
By A.W. Pink To help the exercised reader identify true repentance, consider the fruits that demonstrate godly repentance. A. A real hatred of sin as sin, nor merely its consequences. A hatred not only of this or that sin, but also of all sin, and particularly of the root itself: self-will. “Thus saith the Lord […]
The Cross Was Enough
August 23, 2010
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The following excerpt comes from Tim Chester’s You Can Change (p. 25, 27): What’s wrong with wanting to change so we can prove ourselves to God or people or ourselves? It doesn’t work. We might fool other people for a while. We might even fool ourselves. But we can never change enough to impress God. […]
Do You Glorify God in Your Movie Watching?
August 21, 2010
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From Desiring God What is the last movie that you went to see at the theater? Why did you go see it, really? Were you glorifying God as you watched it? Is it possible to glorify God through the enjoyment of music, movies, literature, etc. produced by secular artists? Yes. I assume the computer you […]
Works of the Flesh and the Fruit of the Spirit – Part 2
August 20, 2010
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In Part 1 of Works of the Flesh and the Fruit of the Spirit it was mentioned that the Bible gives us information that describes what a born again Christian looks like as well as what an unbeliever looks like, whether that means there is no profession of faith or a false profession. When one […]
Works of the Flesh and the Fruit of the Spirit – Part 1
August 19, 2010
One of the evidences Christians have in their tool box for assurance of salvation is whether the fruit of the Spirit is manifest in them. This fruit includes 9 characteristics: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Contrarily, the works of the flesh are evident in the unregenerate, unsaved person, which are: […]
The Unfruitful Works of Darkness vs the Fruit of Light
August 19, 2010
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By Mike Ratliff Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not become partners with them; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the […]
What Legalism Isn’t (And Is)
August 17, 2010
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By Jared Wilson: This is not exhaustive, of course. Legalism ISN’T equating Christianity with conformity to Christ. But it IS equating Christianity with a particular “brand” within his movement. Legalism ISN’T any preaching of the Law or of moral exhortations (in their biblical context). But it IS preaching “do’s and don’t’s” as if they are […]
The Express Image of God
August 15, 2010
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By Mike Ratliff In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. (John 1:1-2 ESV) I heard a sermon once a long time ago in which the preacher defined a cult as any religious group that called itself Christian but […]
Fighting Sin
August 13, 2010
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By Ken Silva Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal bodies, to make you obey its passions. (Romans 6:12) Sin is not to be king over your mortal bodies. Sin is not to be obeyed. Your body is to be used for righteousness since you have been brought from death to life. Sin must […]
Eternally Sealed – That Means Now and Forever
August 13, 2010
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By Justin Edwards A brief survey of Scripture, not exclusive by any means, reveals that those who have been justified by faith, who have been born again, who have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit, who have been chosen by God, who have been promised the inheritance, who are kept by the right hand of […]
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