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Occupational Hazards of Being a Christian Today
Christians in the western world may not have much risk of death by martyrdom, but they do risk eternal death by their own ignorance. That is, if it is a false teaching that “all future sins are forgiven” to born again believers – including murder, suicide, willful walking away, unforgiveness, and other sins – then those who believe this are at risk. The answer to this admittedly controversial question will not be fully documented in this article – we’ll save it for its own post. This article will work under the assumption it is a real risk, while offering practical nuances relevant for the earnest seeker of the Christian life.…
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Why God is Grieved with So Many American Christians
An Informal Letter to a Christian Brother My Friend, Inasmuch as I often allude to so much more God would want to do in the church, I wish to put down just some of the things I ponder. This is an informal note, and not as documented by scripture as could be, but will take for granted you already know what is true from the scriptures on various issues that have grieved me. I dare say I believe God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ are first grieved, because this is in my spirit, and I believe I have the Spirit of God. The grieving is because what God…
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Fleshly Christian or Spiritual?
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. – Rom. 13:14 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. – Gal. 3:27 Put on Christ There are two kinds of Christians: soulish and spiritual. What kind are you, and what kind do you want to be? Actually, there is also a third kind of Christian, and this more often describes many in Christianity today. This is a mixed Christian – one who’s part-time spiritual, and part-time walking in the flesh. A soulish Christian is one who lives, thinks, and acts out from…
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The ‘exchanged life’ is the only real Christian life!
Everyone has opinions, and this goes possibly double for Christians who through the years have sought to define what a valid Christian life should “look like.” The Word of God however supplies abundant directions on this, and let it be clear – the Christian life is not only a changed life, it is an exchanged life. That is, Jesus Christ wants to be able to live His life in you, and for you to live your life in Him. I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me,…
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A calling to true Christians to come out from worldliness, and be holy
Who is my God? He is the God of the Christians. His Son is named Jesus Christ. All who fear Him should bow down before Him. Jesus is the firstborn of many brethren. He is the alpha and the omega. He is love, and He is a sharp sword. By Him the worlds were made, and this earth, and the seas, and all that are in them. The faith of Jesus Christ was called The Way. It is truly the one way, but sadly it has been subverted – that is, schisms and factions and denominations have risen up contrary to the Spirit that founded it; the Spirit who gave…
