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How is the gospel not just about sin?

Leave a Comment / christ-as-righteousness / By DavidBenjamininChrist

The Gospel is not just about sin, but also the promise of an inheritance. By believing in Jesus, we become children of God and heirs together with Christ. This positive message gives us hope for the future and assurance in our present relationship with Him. The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation and the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith. It’s a message of hope, love, and peace from God. Keywords: gospel, salvation, inheritance, justification, children of God, assurance.

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Is “Preaching the Gospel” to yourself Just Repeating a Mantra?

Leave a Comment / christ-as-righteousness / By DavidBenjamininChrist

Learn about the importance of preaching the Gospel to yourself in this informative article. Discover how the Gospel is not just a one-time event for salvation, but an ongoing source of power and assurance in your relationship with Christ. Explore the significance of the Gospel, including its role as the power of God unto salvation, the source of our confidence, and our inheritance as children of God. Find practical tips for preaching the Gospel to yourself, such as constantly reminding yourself of its message and recognizing its ongoing power in your life. Don’t miss out on the importance of this daily practice for your Christian life.

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If we are not going to the Bible looking for rules to obey, what are we looking for?

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This informative SEO excerpt discusses the importance of focusing on the Gospel of grace, not rules, for salvation. It emphasizes the significance of Christ as our righteousness, sanctification, and reward, and the importance of justification by faith. The excerpt also highlights the concept of understanding the Gospel as inheritance and living by faith, believing in Jesus and nothing else. The keywords include grace, gospel, righteousness, sanctification, assurance, and inheritance.

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Is the Gospel the Milk, the Meat or Both?

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The Gospel is both the milk and meat of the word, encompassing everything that God has accomplished in Christ and everything that God is doing in Christ. While the milk of the word provides a basic knowledge of salvation, the meat of the word establishes us in Christ and settles us in full assurance. The Gospel is the foundation and essence of our faith, providing ongoing transformative power and remaining the initial message of salvation. It is the power of God unto salvation and the foundation of our discipleship, as we continue to abide in it and bear fruit.

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3False Comfort Discovered – Finding Out You Might Not Be “Elect”

Leave a Comment / On Calvinism / By DavidBenjamininChrist

3 False Comfort and Discovering You Might Not Be Elect Once you've been among Calvinists for a while, rejoicing and thinking you've found the grace of God, you'll discover the idea that you might not be one of the "elect", and whether you believe has nothing to do with it. This is tied up in

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1Predestination and the Extremes

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1 Predestination in the Extremes of Calvinism and Arminianism While teaching Ephesians, I have received several questions regarding predestination. This is a loaded term for Christians, as we come to it with preconceived notions. Both sides of the debate, taken to extremes, can lead one into heresy. Calvinism and Arminianism are two such heresies. At

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Theological Perogative

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I’ve been needing to put a “statement of faith” together that summarizes our theological perspective for some time. A number of my writings recently have been a “warmup” for this. This will be posted as a menu item on my site for anyone who has questions about our perpsective. I believe that “statements of faith”

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The Pauline defintion of Dispensationalism

Leave a Comment / Writings on Freedom from Legalism / By DavidBenjamininChrist

Paul’s language, which describes his ministry, gives us the origin of the phrase “dispensation”: The word “dispensation” is one possible translation of a Greek word, “oikonomia” which means “household law.” In the English KJV, that word is translated “administration” (Eph 1:10), dispensation (Col 1:25-27; Eph 3:1-5), stewardship (lk 16:2) and godly edification (1 Tim 1:4).

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Being Led by the Spirit is all about Christ!

Leave a Comment / Christ vs Law for Sanctification, Freedom from Legalism / By DavidBenjamininChrist

: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

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“The Simple Truth of Assurance”

Leave a Comment / Freedom from Legalism, gospel, Writings on Freedom from Legalism / By DavidBenjamininChrist

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Don’t be confused or unsure about your salvation any longer! The Bible teaches that salvation is a free gift from God – all you have to do is believe in Jesus Christ. 1 John 5:13 says you can be 100% sure that you have eternal life if you trust in Him. Accept the gospel and receive salvation through faith – it’s a free gift from God!

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