How do you grow your faith? Real, working faith in God is not magical or mystical. It is not something that God gives to certain persons and not to others. Otherwise this would make God a respecter of persons. But we obtain faith by volition – i.e. the free-willed choice of the individual, which corresponds directly with the effort one applies in obtaining it. Read on to see how to grow your faith. First things first You may have heard…
Break free from sin and live as you were meant to. This post is for those who know that their transgressions separate them from God and who want to break free from the whirlpool of sin, and walk in the freedom of Christ to live a happy and successful life. Finding the happiness in life that we were designed to live has been thwarted by sin throughout the history of mankind. Yet, to break free from sin of our own…
Does the Sovereignty of God earn Him the right to all the glory? Some say that God deserves all the glory because He is Sovereign. God is indeed supremely sovereign, but does His position alone warrant Him receiving all the glory? If the devil reigned supremely, should he get all the glory? No? There is glory in everything. The sun, moon and stars have their glory (1Co 15:41). The heavenly and earthly have their own respective glory (1Co 15:40). There…
Understanding Justification and Sanctification It is imperative that we understand the concepts and difference of justification and sanctification. For both are required for our salvation. But does justification or sanctification come first? Or do we receive them both together? Does it matter? And, if justification saves us, do we need to be sanctified? Many say that justification is immediately received by faith, and sanctification is a life-long process culminating at or prior to our last breath. But is this true…
Did Paul struggle with sin and live in a Romans 7 scenario? Have you been taught that “Paul struggled with sin” in Romans 7? What would the result be if it were true? What are the consequences if it is false? God has granted us liberty in Him, but very few find it. He has given the assurance of salvation to all true believers, yet few have a settled confidence in their eternal future. Many who profess Christianity live their…
Live in victory-it’s your call! Own what we didn’t earn! No matter what state we may find ourselves, we have whatever time that remains of our lives for making the change to victory. But we will not be doing it alone. It is God’s desire and design to bring each one of us to that high place in Him (Jer 29:11). We do not need to fear the insurmountable feat of winning victory. For even though the victory in life…
Get your prayers answered Many pray – but few receive. Here are some insights of answered prayer. God is serious about our prayers if we are. Many pray, but few truly receive favourable answers to their prayers. Prayer is not casting words into the air and hoping for a good return. The results of wishful thinking are very different from those of faith-filled prayer. The proof is in the pudding! So, if you are looking for ways to get your…
How do I know if I am saved? It should be of infinite importance to have the knowledge of salvation. And we should seek the correct answer at all costs. Yet, with so much varied doctrine out there that is taught as “true” Christianity, what am I to believe? How do I know for sure if I am saved? (See suggested further reading: How to Discern Truth from Lies There are four basic trains of thought about what is required for…
Does perfect love cast out all fear of God? Do we have to fear God if we are saved? And whose love is scripture referring to when it says: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love. (1Jn 4:18)? Let’s discover what the fear of God means and if it applies to Christians. I have often heard it taught that as Christians…
Sinners or saints – Can we Be Both? Is it possible to be sinners and saints simultaneously? Sinners or saints? Can we be both at the same time? If sinners are of the world and saints are of God, then can they both be the same thing? Are people of the earth differentiated as being sinners or saints? Can they be sinners and saints? Is there such a Christian state as being a “sinning saint” or even a “saintly sinner”?…