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What is a ‘carnal’ Christian?
Although some have questioned whether it is so, the Bible clearly says a person who is born again may be either a Christ-centered “spiritual” Christian or a self-centered “carnal” Christian. 1 Corinthians 3 And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. 2 I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able; 3 for you are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men? 4 For…
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God’s view of His people and the church – Ephesians 2 – Audio
The apostle Paul was chosen to deliver some poignant truths to the church that Jesus would build. The Ephesian epistle is full of deep riches for those who have a heart for them. May the Lord bless you.
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How Christians both ‘don’t’ and ‘do’ have to do ‘works’
The subject of “works” has been a confusing and fought-over subject since before Martin Luther offered his doctor’s cap for whoever could reconcile Romans 3:28 and James 2:24. “Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law. – Romans 3:28 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. – James 2:24
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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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Pursue God, Christian!
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. -2 Corinthians 5:16-17 (NKJV) But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but a new creation. -Galatians 6:14-16 (NKJV) If anyone wants to know this life of being a Christian to its full potential – and being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ is not to be considered optional! – it must be understood that…
