The Bible teaches that Christ is our Savior and Redeemer, with the book of Hebrews providing an in-depth explanation of this concept. The gospel, which includes Christ’s accomplishments of redemption, reconciliation, and peace with God, is essential for salvation and holiness. Grace is found in Jesus Christ and can be experienced even while grappling with […]
Hebrews – Msg #24 “The Training of the High Priest” Read More »
Learn about Satan’s opposition to God’s plan for forgiveness and justification in the book of John’s epistles. Satan accuses us and cries out for judgment, but through Christ, we can find freedom in righteousness. Discover how Satan believes it is not just or righteous for God to forgive mankind and opposes God’s method of forgiving and justifying sinners. Trust in God’s plan and find true freedom in Christ. Keywords include assurance of salvation, bondage, Christ, condemnation, freedom in Christ, and righteousness.
What is the “new commandment” that John talks about in his epistles? Read More »
Learn about the righteousness of the law and its purpose in exposing sin and leading humans to faith in Christ. While the law is holy and good, it cannot correct the problem of sin, only point us to the reality of righteousness found in Christ. The Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 is actually the law of Moses, focused on the 9th commandment, “thou shalt not covet.” Christ is the righteousness that exceeds that of the Pharisees and Saducees, and through His redemptive work, we are justified and made heirs of the kingdom. The Law serves as a magnifying glass for sin, but ultimately, God’s desire is for us to turn to faith in Christ.
What is the righteousness of the law? Read More »
Learn about the meaning behind Jesus’ statement “He who loves me will keep my commandments” and the new commandment in 1 John. The new commandment is not an outward demand, but something installed in us through Christ Himself as the Eternal life. Loving the brethren is the same as believing the Gospel, and our practical love towards the body of Christ is evidence of Christ in us. Keeping Jesus’ commandments involves believing in Him, loving one another in a practical way, holding fast to the doctrine of Christ, and not being moved away from it. Explore this topic further on the Christ Our Righteousness hub.
What did Jesus mean when he said “He who loves me will keep my commandments”? Read More »
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.
Is the Gospel the Milk, the Meat or Both? Read More »
“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
When God holds your nose to make you drink: Read More »
: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
Being Led by the Spirit is all about Christ! Read More »
The New Creation is not found in the flesh, but in the Spirit, and it is Hid With Christ in God. Our part in the new creation is to be renewed, which means to be satisfied with Christ by drinking the Living Water!
If you seek reward by works as a wage of debt – as if God owes you something because of what you did – you should not expect a reward, but punishment. None of your services is going to meet the qualification. If you present rewards in the guise of rewards for work, it should–and
Works as a wage of debt. Read More »
If you want to talk about holiness in the Christian life, please see it not as a matter of a servant learning to be a “better person” so he can get a “Reward” and make his “boss happier.”That’s not what this is. This is a sick person being nursed back to life very gently by
Holiness in the Christian Life – a Matter for the Physician, not the Law Giver Read More »
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