You know what being "born again" is, right? It's a biblical phrase that refers to the spiritual regeneration of people through the gospel of Jesus. It's what Jesus said must happen to Nicodemus if he were to be able to see the kingdom of God (John 3:3). It's what God said He would do to … Continue reading Six Marks of Being Born Again (part 1)
Assurance of salvation is a real issue for some. It can be paralyzing. Knowing your sin and God's holiness is a great thing. But having a seemingly constant dread in the back of your mind of whether or not you're saved is . . . not great. There is lots to be said about this … Continue reading One Key for Assurance of Salvation
This past Sunday was week 1 of "Endless Prayer" from Colossians 1:3b-5. The title was "Christian Fruit: What It Causes and Where It's From." When Paul heard about the Colossian Christians, he found himself thanking God for the fruit he heard about in their lives. The fruit they showed was fueled from the hope that … Continue reading A Clarification From Sunday on Assurance
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