Life-Transforming Worship The local church consists of born-again Christians who have been made new by the power of Christ. We have been made holy, we have been counted righteous, and we are the redeemed saints who have been forgiven of our sins. Our gathering together week by week is pointedly distinct from anything else in this world. Every local body specifically gathers … [Read more...] about The Local Church Pursuing Sanctification
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The Desires of The Heart
Getting Down To The Root Scripture informs us as to the depths of our sinfulness before the holy God. We rebel outwardly disobeying His perfect commandments turning aside from His way (Romans 3:12). After our father Adam, we are born sinners (Psalm 51:5 and Romans 5:12-13). Our sin issue goes down to the depths of our heart which Scripture testifies to saying “The heart is … [Read more...] about The Desires of The Heart
Pursuing Sanctification
Practical Theology A vitally important area for followers of Christ is that of understanding how to be made more like Him. Sanctification is the process of being conformed to the image of Christ in how we live. Certainly, we are saints now because of the fact that Christ has purchased us, redeemed us, and saved us by the power of the Gospel, this is true of every believer … [Read more...] about Pursuing Sanctification
Biblical Counsel For Dealing With Depression
Theocentric Living Many individuals struggle with depression and have to fight the battle of sanctification in this area. All Christians are attacked at various points with temptations, and we must each put on the whole armor of God that we may be able to stand. One of the keys to helping someone dealing with sin of any kind is to urge them to live theocentrically, … [Read more...] about Biblical Counsel For Dealing With Depression
