Do Christians sin? This question was posed to me recently by a blog reader, not in those exact words, but by suggesting that certain scriptures seem to indicate that those who belong to God through faith in Jesus Christ cannot sin. For instance, 1 John 3:6 says, “No one who abides in Him sins; no one …
Tag: Sanctification
Christ Jesus, Who Became To Us…
Do you ever feel inadequate to carry the greatest message in the world? As followers of Jesus, we bear both the privilege and the responsibility, according to scripture. "Go ye into all the world" means our world, where we live and work, and also where God sends us at certain times for specific seasons. The …
How Can We Show The Love Of Jesus By Showing Compassion?
This article on compassion is the fourth in a series of articles I wrote for BibleStudyTools.com. Virtues like honesty, being considerate, and striving to be a good listener don't come naturally, but are developed in us as the Holy Spirit sanctifies us. These virtues are practical ways to show the character and glory of God's …
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If You Are In Christ, You Are IN CHRIST!
While I’m “on break” from leading a Bible study this summer, I’ve set a goal to study 1 and 2 Corinthians on my own. I can’t seem to get past the first chapter. This letter from Paul is a response to a report he received about the church, the local body of believers in the …
The Walk Of Death
Have you ever heard of “the walk of death?” I’m in the middle of a study on “Covenant,” and for the past two weeks we’ve looked at the covenant God made with Abraham in Genesis 15. This was before God changed his name from Abram to Abraham. As a sign of His promise to give …
The Way Of The Word 