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2024-12-05T13:56:55-06:00

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How do you abide in Christ?

Last updated on: December 5, 2024 at 1:56 pm By Andrew Farley

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HOW DO YOU ABIDE IN CHRIST? Quick Answer: How do you abide in Christ? Some teach the decision to abide (live) in Christ is ongoing for Christians. They say we must work or try to abide in Christ every day. However, Scripture is clear that believers always abide in Christ (1 John 2:24; 2:27; 3:6, 9). Sure, we are learning and growing in our understanding, but we don’t have to try to abide (live) more in Christ. We live in Him forever! Diving... Read more

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2024-12-05T13:40:22-06:00

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How can you follow Jesus better?

Last updated on: December 5, 2024 at 1:40 pm By Andrew Farley

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Quick Answer: How can you follow Jesus better? We often hear we need to follow Jesus, but this is not the most accurate way to portray our relationship with Him. The term “follow” insinuates an external following of Jesus rather than an internal leading of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:17; Galatians 5:19-23). For the believer, relating to Jesus is about living from one’s spiritual union with Him (1 Corinthians 6:17) and being led internally by His Spirit (Galatians 5:18). Diving... Read more

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2024-10-29T14:21:50-05:00

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Do true Christians still sin?

Last updated on: October 29, 2024 at 2:21 pm By Andrew Farley

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Quick Answer: Do true Christians still sin? Some wrongly claim that Christians no longer commit sins. However, Scripture is clear that Christians can and do still sin. Our confidence should not be in the illusion of sinless performance but in the forgiveness and righteousness we’ve been given freely by God’s grace. Diving Deeper: Some Christians claim believers no longer commit sins. Yet, this does not stand up to the scrutiny of Scripture. Some argue that Romans 5:12-14 means sin was non-existent... Read more

2024-10-29T14:19:32-05:00

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Did Paul’s Romans 7 struggle happen before salvation?

Last updated on: October 29, 2024 at 2:19 pm By Andrew Farley

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Quick Answer: Did Paul’s Romans 7 struggle happen before or after salvation? Some teach that Romans 7 is a description of Paul’s struggle as a believer. From there, they conclude that any true and consistent victory over sin on this side of heaven is unlikely. However, context makes it clear that Paul was referring to his attempts at keeping the Law before his conversion. In Romans 7, Paul is describing the normal Law-centered life, but not the normal Christ-centered life. Diving... Read more

2024-10-29T13:46:33-05:00

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How do I say “no” to sin?

Last updated on: October 29, 2024 at 1:46 pm By Andrew Farley

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Quick Answer: How do I say “no” to sin? We believers say “no” to sin by recognizing sinful thoughts do not come from us and that sin has no power over us (Romans 6:11-12). When sinful thoughts or temptations come our way, we can make the conscious decision to count ourselves dead to sin and alive to God. In this way, we express our genuine self (the new self) and we express Jesus at the same time. Diving Deeper: Saying “no”... Read more

2024-10-29T13:47:11-05:00

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What does “take every thought captive” mean?

Last updated on: October 29, 2024 at 1:47 pm By Andrew Farley

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Quick Answer: What does “take every thought captive” mean? There are many false teachings that go against the gospel of grace (Acts 20:24). In 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, we’re told to combat these false teachings by taking every thought captive. We’re invited to make every thought obedient to Christ. This means we make the conscious decision to reject lies and embrace the truth of God’s grace. This keeps the finished work of Christ in focus in our attitudes and belief systems. Diving... Read more

2024-10-29T13:36:41-05:00

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What is God’s will for your life?

Last updated on: October 29, 2024 at 1:36 pm By Andrew Farley

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Quick Answer: “Are you in God’s will? Are you making sure to stay in God’s will? You don’t want to fall out of God’s will!” It’s this sort of teaching that can really paralyze a person. What is God’s will for your life? Scripture actually tells us! God’s will is that we give thanks, talk to our Heavenly Father, and bear the fruit of the Spirit. In short, God’s will is knowing and expressing Jesus. And there’s no falling in and... Read more

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2024-10-29T13:30:30-05:00

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How can you hear from God?

Last updated on: October 29, 2024 at 1:30 pm By Andrew Farley

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Quick Answer: How can you hear from God? While some claim to hear audibly from God, the New Testament never says we’ll hear from Him in this way. Instead, it encourages us that we are in union with Christ and can walk by faith in Him (1 Corinthians 6:17; Galatians 2:20). God’s Spirit communicates with us through the new, obedient heart and new spirit He has given us (2 Peter 1:3-4; Hebrews 8:8-12; John 4:24). Diving Deeper: In the Old Testament,... Read more

2024-10-29T13:25:15-05:00

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What does it mean to continue or endure?

Last updated on: October 29, 2024 at 1:25 pm By Andrew Farley

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Quick Answer: What does it mean to continue or endure? What if we don’t continue in the faith? Will we lose our salvation? Passages that speak of the need to “continue” or “hold fast” are addressed to those who are not yet saved and still need to continue hearing and believing until they take in the whole message of the Gospel. At some point, if they do continue, each will be born again. Once saved, we can do nothing to maintain... Read more

2024-10-29T13:24:07-05:00

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Why does James 2 say we’re justified by works?

Last updated on: October 29, 2024 at 1:24 pm By Andrew Farley

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Quick Answer: Why does James 2 say we’re justified by works? While many believe James 2 teaches salvation by doing good works, this is not what the passage means. James is actually saying we’re saved by a living faith that involves the one-time decision to open the door of our lives to Jesus Christ (just like Rahab opened the door for the spies) and to offer ourselves to God (just like Abraham offered Isaac). This “living faith” that saves is... Read more

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