Christ is not only our Righteous, he is our sanctification. Most Christians believe that once we are justified, we are to go back to the law for the rule of life and for sanctification.
Compare James 1 and 2 Corinthians 3 – This first chapter serves as an introduction to the method used in making striking comparisons between the principles of law and grace. It focuses on two mirrors found in James and 2 Corinthians, in which we see the reflection of our true selves and the glory of …
Two Mountains, Four Views – Introductory Chapter (bonus!) Read More »
Someone asked on my youtube video today about the fact hat he feels guilty for not wanting to stop drinking. I’m posting my answer because i believe many face similar issues with besetting sin or addictions. If you feel guilty about not wanting to stop drinking, it means that your struggle is complex. You may …
The reality of the Christian life is the manifestation of Christ. Without the manifestation of Christ, there is no discipleship, no sanctification, and no reality. You have a Christless Christian.
“The flesh is untrainable. It’s like a wild ass. According to Galatians 4, the flesh is like Ishmael, a bondservant that’s always trying to work for a wage and persecute the children of promise, and it’s eventually cast out. And remember, Ishmael was a wild ass of a man, and his hand was against all …
:I’ve been considering the concept of “being led by the spirit.” I’ve noticed that some people have a mistaken understanding of what that means in the context of Christianity. They think that being led by the spirit means performing grandiose works and receiving specific directions from the spirit. But in reality, being led by the …
In Him, we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins, justification, and sanctification.
In my last video, here “the history behind our understanding of the new creation,” I talked about the present understanding of the nature of grace based on truths that were progressively discovered in the scriptures since the time of the reformation. Luther’s clarification of justification by faith alone, which is the distinction between law and …
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Discover the truth of Calvinism: faith is not a demonstration of strength or righteousness, but rather a surrendering of it. Rather than relying on our own righteousness, it is through faith in God that we can be justified.
The blood of Jesus sanctified the altar. He is the real offering, and He is the real altar. He sanctified us with His blood and presented us to God in Himself. In Christ, we are on the real altar. We are those who are presenting ourselves (in Him) as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable (which is our reasonable service of worship) (Rom 12:1-4). We are holy because of our union with Christ and our contact with the altar.
Pastors are getting angry because such a small percentage of their congregation “serves” (works to keep the system running). This partly is because the system they operate limits the function of members by design.. But more importantly, it’s because they only have the threats of punishment and promises of reward as an incentive to “Serve.” …
We don’t need threats and treats. Our service springs up freely in grace Read More »
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