Question 1: If Jesus already died for our sins (past tense) and they’re already forgiven, why would need to confess sins (present tense)?Answer: Some reject the idea that 1 John 1:9 could indicate a "present tense" or "right now" forgiveness since we were already...
I am so thankful for 1 John 1:9 (and the rest of 1 John as well) which says, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." To me, this verse is wonderfully liberating and a source of joy. It's...
Have you ever had the following type of thought? “If I can just do everything perfect... then I’ll never have a problem.”Psalm 34:19 says, “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all.”Perhaps there is something in all of us...
Jesus made it clear that His Kingdom was not going to be based on dog-eat-dog politics or the "get-ahead-at-any-cost" system of the world.Spiritual leaders must be aware of and guard themselves against the intoxicating and devastating influence of pride, especially...
Though some falsely teach that God would never rebuke a Christian, nor would the Holy Spirit ever convict a believer of sin, Jesus said, "Those whom I [dearly and tenderly] love, I tell their faults."Every true minister deeply appreciates the Gospel of the Lord...
Whether it’s learning to tie your shoes or driving a stick shift, life is a series of skill acquisitions. It doesn’t matter if you are a butcher, a baker, or a candlestick maker, you must have certain skills in order to do what you do. A Boy Scout who just earned...
God’s kingdom is full of paradoxes. We might like to only deal with one end of the spectrum (the good side), but those who thrive are those who learn to deal effectively with both. A paradox involves the presentation of two ideas which seem to be contradictory, but...
With so much busy-ness and so many distractions in life, good listening typically doesnt happen by accident; it takes a decision, diligence, and discipline. Being a good listener is not necessarily a trait that comes naturally to us. Oswald Sanders noted that, Too...
If there are no commandments for the New Testament believer, then the Lordship of Jesus is merely a vague, abstract term that is without relevance.In another article we addressed the topic, “What Does ‘I’m Not Under the Law’ Really Mean?” We established that we are...
Does not being “under the law” mean that Christians are lawless? Does not being “under the law” mean that believers have no moral restraints or ethical guidelines whatsoever? When a believer says, “I’m not under the law,” we usually assume that the person is really...
While the Trinity is a towering, majestic doctrine of the Bible, it also has practical application in our lives! May we, the Church, operate in the same kind of teamwork as that of the Trinity. Having grown up in a mainline denominational church, I was used to...
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